KARACHI: The winners of the Under-23 World Squash Championships to be held in Karachi in April will automatically qualify for the PSA World Championships.
This has been announced by World Squash Federation and the Professional Squash Association (PSA). It is to be noted that the inaugural Under-23 World Squash Championships are taking place in Karachi from April 6-10 with 32-player draws.
The entry in each event will be limited to a maximum of two players of a National Federation. Players will vie for a share of a $60,000 prize pot and receive PSA ranking points for participating.
“Following an agreement between World Squash Federation and the PSA, the professional game’s governing body, the winners of the events will also earn a place in the 2024-2025 PSA World Championships, which will take place in the United States from May 9-17,” stated WSF in a press statement.
World Squash CEO William Louis-Marie said: “It’s fantastic that the U23 World Squash Championship winners will get to compete against the very best in the world at this season’s PSA World Championships.
The U23 World Squash Championships were already set to be a world class event but this announcement certainly adds to the excitement. “The competition represents a great opportunity for players ending their junior careers to continue testing themselves against the world’s best as they begin their senior careers.”
PSA CEO Alex Gough added: “The PSA is thrilled to be able to support the U23 World Squash Championships. The PSA is a huge supporter of the pipeline from junior squash through to the Tour and the U23 World Squash Championships are an opportunity to add a bridge between the two and ensure that young players coming onto the Tour are able to hit the ground running. Good luck to everyone competing in Karachi and we’re looking forward to welcoming the world’s best young talents to the PSA World Championships in May”.