Egyptian squash delivered a landmark moment as 18-year-old Amina Orfi climbed to the top of the world by defeating Nour El Sherbini in Giza to become the youngest ever women's squash world champion. Per Reuters, Orfi survived a dramatic 106-minute final, saving two championship points to win 6-11, 11-6, 11-9, 7-11, 14-12 and deny El Sherbini a record ninth world title. The match showcased Orfi's relentless nerve, tactical maturity, and stamina, turning a potential upset into a historic comeback. In the men's final, Egypt’s Mostafa Asal retained his world crown with a commanding straight-games victory over Youssef Ibrahim, underscoring Egypt’s ongoing supremacy in the sport. My take: this is a watershed moment for Egyptian squash and women’s sports more broadly. Orfi’s achievement signals a new generation ready to challenge established greats, likely accelerating investment, sponsorship, and development opportunities for young female athletes in Egypt. The near-miss by El Sherbini also highlights how high the bar has risen in women’s squash and how every world final can hinge on a handful of pivotal points. If the report is accurate, Orfi’s triumph could inspire a broader push for gender equity in sport within the region and beyond, while keeping the sport’s dramatic, high-stakes storytelling alive for fans around the world.

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Published: May 17, 2026, 7:34 am