Squash stronghold Egypt celebrated the sport’s inclusion into the program for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, raising hopes of winning some gold medals. Still, the head of the country’s federation warned against excessive optimism.
Squash, cricket, flag football, lacrosse, and baseball-softball are five sports added to the program after being approved by the International Olympic Committee as it looks to tap into new global audiences.
“I’m super happy and excited that we finally made it to the Olympics,” Nour El-Sherbini, ranked first in the world in women’s squash, said in a video posted on Facebook, according to the “Reuters” website.
“I have dreamed of playing in the Olympic games and finally made it. Congratulations to everyone and all the squash players and fans. See you in the Olympics.”
For his part, Mostafa Assal ranked third in the world in the men’s competition, wrote on Facebook: “Farewell to the phrase squash is not an Olympic game.
