Top Squash Athletes Set to Battle in Hong Kong for World Team Championships
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Hong Kong, Nov 29 (NationPress) The elite squash athletes of the world are gearing up for the WSF World Squash Team Championships, set to take place at the Hong Kong Football Club from December 9 to 15. This prestigious event will feature top players from teams representing Hong Kong, the United States, China, Spain, South Africa, and others, all striving to challenge the reigning champions, Egypt.
A total of seven top-10 men’s players and nine top-10 women’s players are confirmed to compete.
This event marks the first occasion that Hong Kong has played host to the championships, which commenced in 1967 for men and 1979 for women. This year’s tournament has drawn a global field of 49 teams, with 26 men’s and 23 women’s squads, featuring nearly 200 players competing for the coveted title.
Moreover, this will be the first time the men’s and women’s competitions are held simultaneously at the same venue.
Traditionally, squash is a sport predominantly played in countries influenced by Great Britain, as it traces its roots back to the game of rackets, which was played in the prisons of London during the 19th century. The game involves two or more players competing within a four-walled court using a small, hollow rubber ball.
Players take turns striking the ball with their rackets against the walls, aiming to place the ball in such a manner that their opponent cannot successfully return it.
Having been a staple at the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games for many years, squash has also been confirmed as an official sport for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
