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AN EYE ON LOS ANGELES

October 16, 2023, was a landmark day for squash. On that date, LA28 and the International Olympic and Paralympic Committee officially announced that squash would join the 2028 Olympic Games alongside four other new sports. For decades, squash players, coaches, and fans have dreamed of this moment, and now the sport’s long-awaited Olympic debut is finally within sight.

This announcement has sparked excitement and inspiration across the global squash community, and few embody the Olympic spirit better than Colombian legend Miguel Ángel Rodríguez. At 39 years old, Miguel is competing in his 18th Tournament of Champions, setting a new record for appearances and surpassing Englishman James Willstrop. Known for his incredible fitness and dynamic style of play, Miguel has been a fan favorite for nearly two decades. Now, the prospect of seeing a 42-year-old Miguel walk into the Los Angeles Coliseum in 2028, representing Colombia in the Olympic opening ceremony, feels tantalizingly real. Could he even carry the flag, a fitting tribute to his illustrious career, which includes a 2018 British Open title and a career-high World No. 4 ranking? I get chills just thinking about that image... and I hope he does.

Squash’s inclusion in the Olympics has energized players at every level, sparking new aspirations and opportunities for the sport. The event will feature one 32-player Men’s draw and one 32-player Women’s draw, with matches played on at least two glass courts over eight days. The competition will likely occur in the first half of the Olympic schedule, with qualification based on PSA World Rankings and regional qualifiers sanctioned by the World Squash Federation.

Many of those players are likely current or future US college squash alums, and that’s one of the reasons we are hosting the College Squash Association individual championship semis and finals on our court. We are thrilled by the notion of how many people who will compete in the Olympics will have played on our stage.

While we celebrate this incredible Olympic milestone, we also recognize the challenges facing Los Angeles, the LA28 host city, following the devastation of recent wildfires. The squash community has been quick to demonstrate its care and generosity, contributing time, resources, and donations to organizations like the LA County Firefighters and the American Red Cross. This collective effort exemplifies the unity and resilience that define our sport.

Thank you for joining us at the 2025 J.P. Morgan Tournament of Champions, supporting squash, and being part of this remarkable journey to the 2028 Olympic Games. Together, we’re building a brighter future for squash on the world’s biggest stage.