Auckland is set to host the 2028 PSA Squash World Championships — a historic moment for New Zealand’s squash scene, timed perfectly ahead of the sport’s Olympic debut. But while the government pushes forward with big economic and tourism goals, the national squash body faces a crisis: unable to fund its own teams, it’s forced to ask men’s players to pay their own way and even skip sending the women’s team to this year’s World Team Championships. The fallout has sparked outrage among athletes and fans, questioning the message sent to young players when the sport’s governing body can’t support its own teams. Officials cite scheduling and fundraising challenges as reasons for the women’s absence — a move they admit is disappointing after years without a women’s team competing internationally. Still, the vision for 2028 remains strong: a landmark event featuring a World Club Championship and guaranteed wildcards for top local talent — including women — to ensure the tournament shines on every level.
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