China has taken another significant step in its squash ambitions with the opening of one of the world's largest dedicated squash facilities, a 22-court national training centre in Chengdu that has already been designated as the new Asian Squash Training Base.
The new venue was formally unveiled during the 2026 China Squash Tour, a PSA Satellite event held from June 26-28.
Alongside hosting professional competition, the Asian Squash Federation officially recognised the complex as its continental training base - a move that positions Chengdu as an emerging hub for elite player development, coaching and international exchange across Asia.
The scale of the project is striking. With 22 courts - 16 CGG certified Glass courts and 6 traditional panel courts - the facility immediately becomes one of the largest dedicated squash centres anywhere in the world and represents a level of long-term infrastructure investment rarely seen outside the sport's traditional strongholds.
Its opening also reflects China's growing commitment to squash ahead of the sport's Olympic debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Games.
According to organisers, the centre will be responsible for elite athlete development, national and international training camps, coaching education and international sporting exchanges, while also helping expand participation across southwest China - with officials hopeful the facility will become a catalyst for increased participation, talent identification and the continued growth of the sport across the region.
The opening tournament attracted players from across China competing for PSA World Ranking points, while a public squash carnival accompanied the event in an effort to introduce the sport to new audiences.
China has steadily increased its investment in squash in recent years, with new commercial clubs opening in major cities including Shanghai and Beijing. However, the Chengdu project represents a different level of ambition.
Rather than simply creating another venue, it establishes a permanent national centre capable of supporting every level of the game - from grassroots participation through to international competition.
As squash prepares to make its long-awaited Olympic debut in Los Angeles, countries around the world are beginning to invest in the infrastructure needed to capitalise on the sport's new profile.
China's latest development suggests it intends to be among them.
