Squash Summit 2025: Cairo, 13–14 September

Markus Gaebel
Aug 26
2 min read

Promotional banner for the Squash Summit 2025 in Cairo, Egypt, 13–14 September. The image shows a packed squash stadium with a glass court in play. Text reads ‘Tickets Now On Sale’. Logos include Squash United Foundation, PSA Squash Tour, World Squash Federation, and Egyptian Squash Open 2025.

Discovering the secrets to the success of Egyptian squash — from grassroots to the pro tour

The Squash United Foundation—the charitable arm of the PSA Tour—will host the annual Squash Summit on 13–14 September 2025 in Cairo, alongside the Egyptian Open. This two-day, non-profit conference brings together decision-makers, coaches, players, facility owners and fans to learn, collaborate and help shape squash’s next chapter as we build toward LA28.

What to expect from the Squash Summit

Core theme: Discovering the secrets to the success of Egyptian squash—from local courts to global dominance.
Speakers: Senior leaders and board members from the World Squash Federation, Egyptian Squash Federation and more—plus legends of the game including former World No.1s Ali Farag, Karim Darwish and Raneem El Welily. (Additional speakers to be announced.)
Who it’s for: Federation leaders, club and facility owners, coaches, players and anyone passionate about growing the sport.

On the left, a woman in a grey suit holding a squash racket poses against a plain background. On the right, two men stand on a squash court smiling, one holding a trophy while the other has his arm around him. — President of Egyptian Squash Federation: Amna Eltarabolsy (left), Squash legends: Ali Farag, Karim Darwish (right)

Key topics

LA28 readiness: Progress updates as squash heads to its Olympic debut.
Egypt’s playbook: From community programs to elite pipelines.
Grassroots to greatness: Designing pathways that create future world champions.
Court infrastructure innovations: Smarter builds, better experiences.
Officiating developments: What’s next for world squash refereeing.
…and more: Open discussions, shared case studies, and practical takeaways.

Why it matters

Squash’s Olympic momentum is a once-in-a-generation opportunity. The Summit is designed to connect our community, share what works, and collaborate across federations, clubs and organizations—so the whole sport moves forward together.