Squash: Father as coach, Harvard, and the 2028 Olympics – Meet France's number one, Victor Crouin

Victor Crouin, the world number six and top-ranked French squash player, is on the cusp of competing in the World Tour Finals in Paris this week. His career trajectory has been notably influenced by the recent decision to include squash in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

This Olympic inclusion marks a significant milestone for the century-old sport, often described as spectacular and physically demanding. For years, squash has sought Olympic recognition, facing multiple rejections. Crouin himself shared his past frustrations, recalling the disappointment when the sport was overlooked for the 2012 London Games. He even participated in efforts to support squash's bid for the Paris Olympics, but after another setback, he refocused his energy on his professional career.

"During my entire youth, I saw squash apply for the Olympic Games and not be selected, notably in London in 2012," Crouin explained. "I also invested in squash's bid for the Paris Olympic Games, going to the French Olympic Committee, but after this new failure, I decided to refocus..."

The prospect of competing in the Olympics now offers a renewed sense of purpose and potential legacy for athletes like Crouin. The inclusion, confirmed as an additional sport for the 2028 Games, is seen as a well-deserved recognition for a discipline that has long captivated audiences with its fast-paced action and intense athleticism.

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During my entire youth, I saw squash apply for the Olympic Games and not be selected, notably in London in 2012. I also invested in squash's bid for the Paris Olympic Games, going to the French Olympic Committee, but after this new failure, I decided to refocus...