GB Squash established ahead of LA 2028 Olympic Games
England Squash, in partnership with Squash Wales and Scottish Squash, has announced the formation of GB Squash, to oversee the organisation and preparation of Great Britain’s squash players for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
GB Squash has been created to coordinate and manage British representation for squash’s Olympic debut in 2028. Its remit covers the selection, preparation and support of athletes competing for Team GB.
The formation of GB Squash reflects a collaborative commitment by the three Home Nation governing bodies to provide a clear, focused and unified structure for Olympic competition, while preserving the independence and existing responsibilities of each nation within the wider squash landscape.
In the coming weeks, GB Squash will begin recruitment for its Chair and two independent Committee Members. These roles will play a critical part in establishing strong governance, strategic oversight and support with team selection as preparations ramp up for LA 2028.
Preparation for LA2028 is gathering pace, and with the Olympic Qualification System announced earlier this week, British squash athletes can now focus on the various routes to qualification. Hosted at Universal City Zone, the iconic Universal Studios Lot is one of the world’s most recognisable backgrounds used in countless films and television productions.
The medals will be contested by 16 of the world’s best male and female players.
Speaking on behalf of England Squash, Mark Williams, the England Squash CEO said :
“The formation of GB Squash is an important step in our preparations for squash’s first Olympic Games. The next few years will be an incredibly exciting time for our sport and we should all look forward to LA28 with great anticipation, not least because we know our athletes will be aiming to contribute medals to the overall success of Team GB.”
Statements from England Squash, Scottish Squash and Wales Squash.
