Egyptian squash players dominated the Alpha Bravo Construction British Junior Open (BJO), held from 2 January to 6 January, by clinching nine out of ten gold medals available across various age categories. This performance reaffirms Egypt’s longstanding reputation as a powerhouse in squash, especially among juniors. In the Under-19 boys’ category, Saif El-Din Refaai delivered a solid performance, winning gold in an entertaining final against compatriot Adam Hawal. The Under-19 girls’ final was the only match not featuring Egyptian players, showcasing French competitor Lauren Baltayan, who secured her first BJO trophy after a determined seven-year pursuit. The Under-17 competitions saw more Egyptian success, with Farouk Mohamed winning gold in the boys’ category against Philopater Saleh. Mohamed’s victory was characterized by a dominant performance that showcased his physicality and strategic play. On the girls’ side, Habiba Rizk added to her accolades by winning gold in the Under-17 event against Egypt’s Mariam El Mattet. In the Under-15 categories, Hassan Abdelgaleel displayed his skills by defeating Egypt’s number 2 seed Aly Abdel-Fattah to take gold in the boys’ division. Layan Moustafa also celebrated a successful run, taking gold in the Under-15 girls’ event…
