KUCHING (June 17): The 23rd Asian Individual and Doubles Squash Championships 2025 will witness 87 contenders from 16 Asian countries vying for top honours.

Running from today until June 26 at the Sarawak Squash Centre here, the championships will feature athletes from Malaysia, Pakistan, India, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, China, Iran, Kuwait, Singapore, Chinese Taipei, Kazakhstan, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Iraq, and Macao.

“I hope you will demonstrate that squash remains a highly relevant and fiercely competitive sport across the world,” said Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu at the welcoming dinner last night.

Rentap commended organisers Squash Racquets Association of Malaysia (SRAM) and Squash Racquets Association of Sarawak (SRAS) for their efforts in securing support for the championships.

“They have also consistently ensured that both the venue and the event are welcoming to all participating nations,” he said.

He called for more international sporting events to be held in Sarawak to showcase the state’s natural beauty and peaceful charm to the world.

Among those present at the welcoming dinner were SRAS president Lucy Read, deputy president Dr Shafiq Abdullah, and SRAM deputy president Azlan Iskandar.

23rd Asian Individual and Doubles Squash Championships 2025 Gerald Rentap Jabu lead