Al-Gharib represents Asia at World Coaching Conference

Adel Al-Gharib, representing the Asian continent, is participating in the 2026 World Training Conference, hosted in Shanghai from November 20 to 22, at the invitation of the International Squash Federation. Al-Gharib holds the positions of Vice President of the Asian Squash Federation and Board Member of the Kuwait Squash Federation.

The discussions hold particular significance amid preparations for squash’s Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, placing a responsibility on continental and national federations to develop training systems and prepare technical staff and players according to the highest international standards.

On the sidelines of the conference, Al-Gharib is attending the China Squash Open, an event on the Professional Squash Association (PSA) tour, held concurrently in Shanghai, to follow the final competitions and gain insight into the latest organizational and technical practices in major professional tournaments.

This participation reflects the high level of confidence that Al-Gharib enjoys with both the international and Asian federations, as well as his role in developing the sport and strengthening its presence across the continent. It also represents an opportunity to convey the conference’s outcomes and recommendations to Kuwait, thereby contributing to the development of technical and training programs for the Kuwaiti Federation and enhancing the standards of national coaches and players.