Golf's Olympic withdrawals have 'frustrated' squash - PSA chief


  • Squash
  • Wednesday, 13 Jul 2016

Squash - AJ Bell British Squash Grand Prix - Manchester 2015 - National Squash Centre, Manchester - 13/9/15 Egypt's Mohamed Elshorbagy in action against Gregory Gaultier of France during their semi final match Action Images via Reuters / Jason Cairnduff Livepic EDITORIAL USE ONLY.

(Reuters) - The growing number of leading golfers withdrawing from the Rio Olympics has disappointed the sport of squash, Professional Squash Association (PSA) chief executive Alex Gough has said.

Squash was among the sports short-listed for possible inclusion at the 2020 Olympics but failed to make the final list of five, with golf selected to feature at the Games in Tokyo.

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