Squash to Debut at 2028 Olympics

Indian player Saurav Ghosal celebrates historic inclusion of squash in the Olympic Games.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 1:11pm

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Squash will make its long-awaited Olympic debut at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles, a move that has been celebrated by iconic Indian player Saurav Ghosal as a watershed moment in the history of the sport.

Why it matters

The inclusion of squash in the Olympic program is a major milestone for the sport, which has long sought greater global recognition and exposure. This decision is expected to boost the popularity and participation of squash worldwide.

The details

Squash will join the roster of sports featured at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, marking the first time the sport has been part of the Olympic Games. Indian player Saurav Ghosal, a leading figure in the sport, has hailed this as the "epitome of sporting excellence" and a transformative moment for squash.

  • Squash will make its Olympic debut at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.

The players

Saurav Ghosal

An iconic Indian squash player who has celebrated the historic inclusion of squash in the Olympic program.

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What they’re saying

“Squash is set to make its Olympic debut at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles, and iconic India player Ghosal called it a watershed moment in the history of the sport.”

— Saurav Ghosal, Indian squash player

The takeaway

The inclusion of squash in the 2028 Olympics represents a major milestone for the sport, which has long sought greater global recognition and exposure. This decision is expected to significantly boost the popularity and participation of squash worldwide.