Men's World Team Championships
The World Squash Federation Men’s World Team Squash Championship is a prestigious event that attracts the top players from around the world to compete at the highest level of the sport. For the first time in the event’s 50-year history, it will be held in the United States, in the nation’s capital.
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WHY?
For the first time, the USA will play at home, giving them the opportunity to make their fans and country proud and progress the sport of squash in the U.S.
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WHAT?
Up to 32 countries will send their top players to compete in four-player squads over a seven-day championship ladder. -
HOW?
On par with The Ryder Cup, The Davis Cup, and The World Cup, Men’s World Team Championship attracts the top talent from around the world to compete on an international stage.
A SPORT ON THE RISE WITH
AN INFLUENTIAL AUDIENCE
Squash has always had a large international audience, and in recent years the sport has grown rapidly in the United States. By the end of 2019, the U.S. will have hosted three major world titles in an 18-month period, culminating in the World Men’s Team Championships in Washington, D.C.
1.7 Million players in the United States
101% Growth from 2009-2015 – SPORT AND FITNESS ASSOCIATION
20 Million players Worldwide
Top ranked male and female players are from England, Egypt, France, and Malaysia
Squash is included in the Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, Pan American Games and World Games
More than 200 colleges and universities have courts,
Every Ivy League school has a varsity squash team
Forbes Magazine #1 sports to get in shape .You can burn 748 calories per hour.