Squash makes it to Olympics


GOLDEN GIRL……Malaysia’s S.Sivasangari celebrate after beat Chan sin yuk of Hong Kong to win the gold medal in women’s singles squash at Hangzhou International expo Center during the 19th Asian Games in China yesterday..0510/2023/S.S.Kanesan/The Star.

PETALING JAYA: Squash has made it to the Olympic stage after the sport was accepted for inclusion in the 2028 edition of the Games in Los Angeles.

The LA2028 organising committee on Monday announced its proposal to include squash along with four other sports — flag football, baseball-softball, lacrosse, and cricket.

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