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Squash will make its debut at European Games next year in IstanbulThis is an important step for the growth of the sport, which will also be featured at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Momentum and enthusiasm continue to grow as we approach the Olympic debut of our sport, and Istanbul 2027 will be... a key step in the preparation for Los Angeles " underlines Thomas Troedsson, president of the European Squash Federation (ESF).
William Louis-Marie, CEO of World Squash, also welcomed the announcement in a statement: It is a great moment for squash As our sport prepares to make its debut at the European Games, squash has a proud history within the multi-sport Games, and we look forward to supporting the ESF, the EOC Executive Committee, and the Istanbul 2027 Organising Committee to ensure that squash's debut is a spectacular event for both athletes and fans. »
The competition venue is not yet known, but it will undoubtedly be breathtaking. Squash has shown its ability to take over diverse and varied venues: in June, the PSA Squash Tour Finals will take place in Paris, in a glass-enclosed court installed in the heart of the Nef Curial, a glass-roofed hall that will accommodate nearly 1.000 spectators.
