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DHAKA, Dec 29, 2025 (BSS)- The Trophy of first CAS International Squash 2026 
has been formally unveiled at Bangladesh Olympic Association Bhaban today 
(Monday).

This competition, one of the largest in the subcontinent, will begin from 
Friday (Jan 2) at the Army Squash Complex in Dhaka Cantonment and Bashundhara 
Sports City.

The tournament featuring the participation of 24 world-ranked professional 
squash players from 10 countries, proves that squash has not only been reborn 
in Bangladesh, but Bangladesh is also becoming known to the world through 
squash.

For the first time, world-ranked players from India, Pakistan, Malaysia Egypt 
and Japan will be competing in this prestigious international squash meet 
which will be held under the direct patronage of the Army Chief.

Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) vice-president Major Imroz Ahmed (retd) 
was present as the chief guest in the trophy unavailing ceremony, presided by 
the Bangladesh Squash Racket Federation (BSRF) general secretary Brigadier 
General GM Quamrul Islam.

BSRF executive members including Brigadier General Nasimul Ghani, two foreign 
coaches, were among others, also present on the occasion.

Speaking as the chief guest on the occasion, BOA vice president Major Imroz 
Ahmed (retd) expressed his confidence and satisfaction over the activities of 
the squash federation and also assured all-out cooperation from BOA in the 
development of the game.

Participating 10 countries are host Bangladesh, Belgium, Bahrain, Egypt, 
Hongkong, India, Japan, Kuwait, Malaysia and Pakistan.