Malaysia’s rising squash star Yasshmita Jadish Kumar has struck gold in Europe, clinching the Swiss Open title in Uster, Switzerland on Sunday. A victory that marks a major milestone in her young career and validates her bold decision to train in Cairo.
The 21-year-old world No.80 powered past Egypt’s Ruqayya Salem (world No.201) in straight games, triumphing 11-5, 12-10, 11-7 in just 28 minutes to secure her fourth Professional Squash Association (PSA) title.
The win comes barely a month after Yasshmita made the difficult decision to defer her business management studies at the University of West London in Bristol to focus full-time on squash. Since relocating to Cairo, she has been training under renowned Egyptian coaches Andrew Shoukry and Ahmad Faragallah, a move that appears to be paying immediate dividends.
“I’m happy to win my fourth career title. This one means a lot as I only moved to Cairo a month ago. It’s tough living alone in a new country. I worked very hard over the past month, and winning this title will push me to do even better. Thanks to coaches Andrew and Ahmad for their guidance and training sessions. I’m looking forward to another good outing in a tournament in France in three weeks’ time,” said Yasshmita.
Cairo, widely regarded as the heart of the squash world has long been a breeding ground for top-tier players. For Yasshmita, the intense training environment and high-calibre sparring partners have provided the perfect setting to sharpen her game as she climbs the PSA rankings.
Her latest title not only cements her position among most promising talents but also highlights the sacrifices behind her journey, with her year-long training in Egypt fully funded by her parents.
As she prepares for her next tournament in France in three weeks, Yasshmita’s focus remains clear, to build on her recent momentum and continue to create a legacy in the squash world.
Sources: NST
