Jamaica Squash thrilled with Pan Am Games qualification

JAMAICA Squash (JS) is celebrating after achieving its objective of qualifying for the 2027 Pan Am Games in Lima, Peru, following the Pan Am Qualifier in Asuncion, Paraguay. Debutant Declan James earned a bronze medal in the individual competition, while the team placed eighth in the team competition. That performance was enough to secure automatic qualification for the Pan Am Games.

James said, “It’s an absolute honour to represent Jamaica for the first time. It feels like it’s been a long time coming over the last couple of years, getting everything prepared for that moment. A great feeling, a really warm welcome from the team, Karen and Joey [Joey Levy, JS vice-president] and everyone. It kind of felt like not playing for a new team — which is, I suppose, the best thing that I can say about the whole experience.”

The journey to his first medal for Jamaica started with a bye in the first round. He won his second-round match in straight sets against Daniel Carl of Guyana, 11-7, 11-1, 11-3, in just 25 minutes.