Former Asiad champ Beng Hee sparks squash boom in China with grassroots drive

Turning fantasy into reality: Ong Beng Hee (back row, middle) at his Dream Squash Academy with players from Malaysia. — SRAFTKL

PETALING JAYA: Ong Beng Hee’s Dream Squash Academy in China is nearing its one-year anniversary, and it’s already making waves beyond borders.

What began as a ground-breaking venture to grow the sport at the grassroots level has blossomed into a thriving academy, now a home to nearly 200 players, including over 120 juniors and 70 adults.