Spectacular Conclusion of the First-ever Diamond Tournament of CIB Egyptian Open Squash Championship 2024

The 5th CIB Egyptian Open Squash Championship has successfully wrapped up at the O West Sports Club, powered by Commercial International Bank (CIB), presented by I-Events and sponsored by Lamar Egypt,

with Mostafa Asal emerging as the men’s champion and Nour El Sherbini taking the women’s title. These victories, celebrated in front of an enthusiastic crowd, come with a share of the $650,000 prize pool which is split equally between both draws —the largest ever awarded in Squash.

The CIB Egyptian Open is the professional squash’s first Diamond tier event and the first major title on offer during the 2024-25 professional squash season, with a 48-man and 48-woman draw battling for the trophy.

The tournament, a landmark in the sport’s history as the first-ever Diamond Squash Tournament under the Professional Squash Association (PSA), brought together 152 top players from 25 countries. Hosted under the auspices of the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the General Authority for Tourism and Antiquities, the event has solidified Egypt’s reputation as a premier destination for international sports.

Among the notable attendees were General. Ismail El Far, Deputy of the Sports and Youth Minister, Mr. Alex Gough, Chief Executive Officer of the Professional Squash Association, and Mr. Assem Khalifa, Egyptian Squash Federation President, who witnessed firsthand the high level of competition and the world-class facilities and infrastructure at O West that guarantee its ability to host this event, as well as other events, on a global scale.

Hussein Abaza, CEO and Managing Director of CIB Egypt: “As we conclude the 5th edition of the CIB Egyptian Open Squash Championship, it’s evident that this year’s event has set a new benchmark in the squash world. Introducing the first-ever Diamond Squash Tournament made history and reaffirmed our commitment to supporting Egyptian talent. Our role goes beyond sponsorship; we are here to ensure that Egypt’s legacy in squash continues to thrive globally.”

Amr Mansi, Founder and CEO of ievents: “Wrapping up this landmark tournament, I can’t help but reflect on our incredible journey. The success of the CIB Egyptian Open Squash Championship this year is a direct result of the strong partnership with CIB and O West. As we close this chapter, it’s clear that Egypt’s leadership in sports tourism has been further solidified, and our efforts will continue to resonate as we prepare for squash’s debut in the Olympics.”

Tamer Dewidar, CEO of O West, Makadi Heights, and Byoum “Congratulations to the winners of the CIB Diamond Squash Tournament! It has been a pleasure to conclude this esteemed event at the O West Sports Club. This tournament exemplifies our capability to host premier sporting events with the highest level of excellence and reinforces O West Sports Club’s position as the biggest club in west Cairo. We remain steadfast in our mission to continue delivering exceptional events and strengthening our commitment to O West’s social infrastructure pillars, sports, culture, education, entrepreneurship, and arts.”

The success of this year’s championship not only underscores Egypt’s ability to host high-caliber events but also reinforces its status as a global powerhouse in squash. CIB’s ongoing support of the sport demonstrated through previous sponsorships and initiatives, is a testament to its commitment to fostering the next generation of champions as Egypt prepares for the 2028 Olympics.