THE Guyana Squash Association (GSA) is eagerly awaiting the unveiling of the new doubles courts after announcing that the construction of international standard courts at the National Racquet Centre is near completion.

According to GSA’s Athletes Representative Alex Arjoon, when the courts officially open, it will significantly influence the future of the sport not just locally but regionally.

“The courts are amazing; they are three courts that open up into two doubles courts, which means for the first time, the Caribbean has doubles courts,” Arjoon stated after the recently concluded Bounty Farms Handicap tournament at the Georgetown Club Courts.

“It means we can play a number of competitions, and it is setting the stage [for us] to be one of the best squash countries in the region, and I must thank the Ministry for doing this [and] I can’t wait to see where squash goes in the coming years.”

Doubles courts are larger than a standard squash court, and the new facility was funded by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport at approximately GY$65 million. Construction commenced in January 2023.

The new courts will aid the development of young Academy players and position Guyana to host international tournaments.