ISLAMABAD: The qualification criteria for the 2023-24 PSA World Championships have been unveiled, featuring five tournaments in April and May in Oceania, Europe, Asia, Pan America, and Africa.
The PSA World Championships, slated to convene 128 elite male and female squash players, will be held in Egypt from May 9 to May 17, 2024.
Out of the 64 slots available in both men’s and women’s draws, 57 will be filled by the highest-ranked players at the time of entries closing. Additionally, the current men’s and women’s World Junior Champions will secure qualification, with one further spot designated for wildcards selected by the PSA World Championships Tournament Promoter.
The remaining five spots will be clinched by the winners of the following PSA World Championship Qualifying Events:
Oceania: Gold Coast, Australia (Carrara Squash Centre) from April 4-7
Europe: Nantes, France (La Maison du Squash) from April 10-13
Africa: Cairo, Egypt (Black Ball Sporting Club) from April 13-16
Asia: Seremban, Malaysia (S2 Sports Complex) from April 18-21
Pan America: Columbia, United States (Play Squash Academy) from April 18-21
Each qualifying event will feature a 16-man and 16-woman draw, with prize money and ranking points at stake. In cases where the tournament winner qualifies for the PSA World Championships based on their own ranking, the runner-up will claim the qualifying spot.
Claudia Schurmann, PSA Head of Tour, emphasized the significance of the PSA World Championships as the apex of global squash. She expressed gratitude to the tournament promoters for their unwavering support and dedication in organizing these qualifying events across various continents.
