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Squash desperate to end ‘very weird’ Olympic exile in 2028

Players from Japan and Pakistan compete at the Asian Games in squash in Hangzhou, China. (Photo: AFP)

HANGZHOU, China – Squash has never been in the Olympics despite decades of trying, but players and officials hope that the 150-year-old sport will finally get its big chance in 2028.

When it comes to Olympic recognition, squash has always ended up with the wooden spoon, failing with bids to make the past four Games.

It is one of nine sports vying for a place at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, along with the likes of cricket, lacrosse and motorsport.

Squash faces a nervy wait before the decision, which could be taken at…

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