Freetown, SIERRA LEONE – The Sierra Leone Squash Association, in partnership with NP (SL) Limited, hosted a vibrant one-day Inter-Secondary Schools Squash Tournament at St. Edward’s Secondary School in Kingtom, bringing together young talent from across Freetown in a celebration of sport and youth development.
The event, held on Friday, drew participation from leading secondary schools including W.A.M Collegiate, Freetown Secondary School for Girls, the Lebanese International School, Annie Walsh Memorial School, St. Joseph’s Convent, and Sierra Leone Grammar School. With squash still emerging as a mainstream sport in Sierra Leone, the tournament marked a significant step toward its wider recognition and accessibility.
President of the Sierra Leone Squash Association, Mr. Basem Mohamed, expressed gratitude to both the student participants and key supporters.
“I want to thank all the students who took part in today’s tournament,” he said. “And a special thanks to NP for their continued sponsorship. Their commitment to squash has been unwavering, and we hope this partnership only grows stronger.”
Mr. Mohamed also acknowledged the presence of high-profile guests including the President of the National Olympic Committee (NOC), Prince Vandi Sualley, and the Deputy Minister of Finance 1, Madam Kadiatu Alie, whose attendance lent further significance to the occasion.
Representing NP (SL) Limited, the company’s Public Relations Officer and Communications Manager, Williette James, delivered a message on behalf of the CEO.
“For years, NP has proudly supported squash in Sierra Leone,” she said. “We believe in giving our pupils the opportunity to engage in this dynamic sport, which exercises the whole body and instills discipline and focus.”
She emphasized NP’s investment in squash infrastructure, noting the construction of squash courts in Bo and three in Freetown, with plans for further expansion.
“We’re not stopping here,” she said. “We want to build more courts and see the sport spread beyond the capital. Next year, we hope to take this inter-school competition nationwide, with a grand final right here in Freetown.”
She encouraged students from provincial schools to get involved, stressing NP’s commitment to making squash a “household name” in Sierra Leone.
In his keynote remarks, NOC President Prince Sualley highlighted squash’s growing global stature.
“Squash is now part of the Olympic movement. It was showcased in the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia, and with the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles just three years away, the time to prepare is now,” he told the audience.
He urged the young players to dream big and stay committed to the sport.
“Imagine one of you representing Sierra Leone at the Olympics. That’s the goal, and together we can make it a reality,” he added, calling for continuous collaboration between the Squash Association and the NOC.
The tournament was marked by high energy, sportsmanship, and excitement, with students giving their all on the court. For many, it was a first taste of competitive squash—one that could spark future careers.
With strong support from corporate partners like NP and endorsements from national sports leaders, squash in Sierra Leone appears poised for a bright future. BT/10/6/2025
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