Egypt’s Ziad Ibrahim Crowned Champion at Bangladesh International Squash Tournament

Egyptian talent Ziad Ibrahim delivered a masterclass performance to claim the championship title at the Bangladesh International Squash 2026, defeating Sri Lanka’s Ravindu Laksiri in a clinical straight-sets victory at Bashundhara Sports City. Demonstrating supreme court coverage and tactical precision throughout the final, Ibrahim secured a convincing 3-0 win to bring the five-day international tournament to an exhilarating close.

The prestigious competition brought together 24 elite professional players representing 11 countries across Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe. Competitors hailed from hosts Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Singapore, Iran, Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt, Japan, and Germany. Bangladesh was represented on the court by a three-member squad consisting of Aminul, Simon, and young prospect Parvez Karim.

At the closing presentation, trophies, medals, and prize money were awarded to the tournament’s top performers. Parvez Karim received special accolades as the best performer for the host nation, acknowledging his impressive campaign and rising trajectory within the domestic circuit. Major General Muha. Hasan-uz-Zaman, NDU, AFWC, PSC, MPhil, Engineer-in-Chief of the Bangladesh Army, graced the occasion as chief guest to present the championship trophies. Other distinguished guests included tournament promoter Brigadier General G M Kamrul Islam, SPP (retd), and Colonel Mohasinul Karim, Senior Executive Director of Bashundhara Sports City, alongside high-ranking sports administrators.

Squash in Bangladesh has experienced substantial growth over the past five years. National sports authorities, working alongside private sector partners, have poured resources into modernising facilities and structuring grassroots development programmes. A key driver behind hosting high-calibre international events is the country’s ambitious long-term objective: securing qualification for the 2032 Olympic Games, where squash will officially feature on the global stage.

Competing against international professionals offers domestic players critical exposure to high-pressure environments, helping narrow the technical gap between regional standards and top-tier global circuits. The seamless execution of the 2026 tournament highlights Dhaka’s expanding capability as a venue for world-class sporting events while providing Bangladesh’s emerging squash stars with a firm foundation for future international success.