New SRAM chief Tunku Zain puts LA28 Olympic gold at heart of Malaysia squash mission

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — Tunku Zain Al-'Abidin Tuanku Muhriz, the newly appointed president of the Squash Racquets Association of Malaysia (SRAM), has set his sights on the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games (LA28) as the cornerstone of Malaysia's squash mission to win a gold medal. Emphasizing the significance of squash's historic debut as an Olympic sport, Tunku Zain highlighted the opportunity for Malaysia to make history at the prestigious event.

Acknowledging the high expectations placed on national players, he reassured the SRAM leadership will prioritize providing comprehensive support to ensure the athletes reach their full potential. Tunku Zain reiterated that his vision for SRAM involves strengthening the correlation with state squash associations to foster the development of new talent and maintain a steady supply of quality players for the future.

He expressed his commitment to preserving the success built by the previous leadership while promoting broader grassroots participation to secure the continuity of Malaysia's squash excellence.