Squash: World number one says women could boost Olympic bid

September 6, 2024

World number one squash player Nicol David believes that the strength of women’s squash is boosting the sport’s chances of becoming an Olympic sport.

“Women’s squash means a lot to the bid,” she says. “I’m really proud of how far women’s squash has come in terms of equality and equal prize money and I think people recognise that.”

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will announce on Sunday 8 September which of three shortlisted sports - squash, wrestling and a joint bid from baseball/softball - will be part of the 2020 Olympic Games, and gender parity is believed to be one of the factors the IOC takes into account when considering sports for inclusion.

With a thriving WSA World Tour, equal prize money at many joint men’s and women’s professional events and increased opportunities for women from around the globe to compete, it’s an area where David believes squash has the edge over its rivals.

“I’m very happy that the women’s tour is growing,” she continued. “It’s a really exciting time for the WSA because we have a really vibrant group of players coming in from all over the world.”

Lizzie Flint, Sportsister
The Women’s Sports Magazine

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