— Celebrating World Squash Day 2025 as China’s Universities Embrace the Olympic Sport

Summary:
Following squash’s inclusion in the Olympic Games, Chinese universities are taking swift action.
Wuhan University of Technology (WUT) has officially launched its squash team and announced the establishment of a “Joint Talent Development Base for Squash”, marking a new chapter for campus sports in China.

Spotlight on World Squash Day: Let Squash “Thrive and Energize” on Campus

On October 11, the “Youth Excellence · Sharp Elite” — World Squash Day 2025 Squash Promotion and Team Launch Ceremony — was successfully held at Wuhan 51 Squash Center.

The event was hosted by the Multiball Games Administrative Center of China and co-organized by the School of Physical Education of Wuhan University of Technology and Wuhan Sharp Elite Sports Development Co., Ltd.
It celebrated the first World Squash Day since squash became an Olympic sport and aimed to boost the sport’s presence in Chinese universities.

Policy Momentum: Integrating Sports and Education for Emerging Disciplines

Guo Qing, Deputy Director of the Wuhan Municipal Sports Bureau, highlighted that the city will leverage squash’s Olympic debut to strengthen venue construction, attract international tournaments, and develop local talent.
He emphasized creating a “University + Club” model of integrated sports and education — ensuring that squash “comes alive and gains momentum” across campuses.

University Leadership: Building a New “Squash Paradigm”

Professor He Zhongkai from Peking University shared the university’s experience in developing squash and encouraged more students nationwide to embrace this fast-paced and intelligent sport.

Yang Yiwu, Dean of WUT’s School of Physical Education, stated that the university will create an inclusive platform where everyone can participate and benefit.
Through structured teams, tiered courses, and professional coaching, WUT aims to make squash a new symbol of campus vitality and high-quality sports development.

Partnership in Action: Establishing a “Joint Talent Development Base”

At the ceremony, WUT and Sharp Elite Sports announced the creation of a Joint Talent Development Base for Squash and presented flags, badges, and equipment to the first group of university players.

The event also featured a high-level exhibition match by coaches from 51 Squash Club, showcasing the sport’s speed, precision, and agility. Students and guests eagerly joined interactive sessions, experiencing firsthand the energy and excitement of squash.

China in Action: A Growing Campus Movement After Squash’s Olympic Inclusion

As the first World Squash Day since the sport’s inclusion in the Olympics, the Wuhan event represents a milestone for squash development in China.

From Beijing and Shanghai to central China, more universities are embracing squash as a bridge between youth culture and global sports exchange.
The sport is taking root on campuses nationwide—infusing Chinese sports with new energy, vitality, and international vision.

Closing Line:

Squash entering the Olympics is more than a sporting triumph—it’s a meeting point between campus youth and the world stage.

FindingSquash — Official Global Partner of World Squash Day