Strong Egyptian Showdowns Conclude Qatar Classic Squash Quarter-Finals 🏆🔥
The quarter-final stage of the Qatar Classic Squash Championship concludes today, Wednesday, with the tournament being held in Doha, Qatar, from September 12 to 18 as part of the 2026-2027 season.
The Qatar Classic is classified as a Platinum-level tournament and represents one of the major events of the new squash season for both men and women. The tournament carries a total prize purse of $220,000 and features a large number of the world’s leading squash players.
Today’s schedule has attracted particular attention from Egyptian squash fans, with two Egyptian players and two Egyptian women competing in two highly anticipated matches for places in the semi-finals.
Two All-Egyptian Quarter-Final Clashes
Wednesday’s quarter-final action includes two all-Egyptian encounters, with Karim Abdel Gawad facing fellow Egyptian Youssef Soliman in a match bringing together two prominent representatives of Egyptian squash.
The match carries major importance for both players, as the winner will secure a semi-final place and remain firmly in contention for the title, while the loser’s campaign in Doha will come to an end after a strong run through the tournament.
In the women’s draw, Amina Orfi will face fellow Egyptian Fayrouz Aboelkheir in another all-Egyptian battle, with both players aiming to win and book a place in the last four.
Amina Orfi Targets Another Step Forward
Amina Orfi enters the match hoping to continue her progress in the tournament, especially as she is ranked second in the world. She will be looking to advance deep into the competition and remain in contention for the title through the final rounds.
Fayrouz Aboelkheir, meanwhile, will be aiming to defeat her fellow Egyptian and secure a place in the semi-finals, continuing her strong campaign at one of the most important tournaments of the season.
The match also guarantees Egyptian representation in the women’s semi-finals, regardless of which player eventually takes the victory.
27 Egyptians Competing in the Tournament
The current edition of the Qatar Classic features 27 Egyptian players, including 8 men and 19 women.
The Egyptian men’s contingent includes Mostafa Asal, Mohamed Abouelghar, Karim Abdel Gawad, Youssef Soliman, Aly Abou Eleinen, Mohamed Zakaria, Faris Dessouky and Karim El Turky.
The women’s list includes Hania El Hammamy, Hana Moataz, Malak Khafagy, Kenzy Ayman, Nouran Gohar, Mariam Metwally, Farida Mohamed, Salma Hany, Sana Ibrahim, Nour El Sherbiny, Nada Abbas, Zeina Mickawy, Nour Abouelkheir, Fayrouz Aboelkheir, Nadine El Hammamy, Nour Heikal, Nardine Gerges, Hana Ramadan and Amina Orfi.
The large Egyptian presence once again highlights the strength and depth of Egyptian squash at major international events, with Egyptian players continuing to feature prominently in the advanced stages and challenge for titles.
As the quarter-final stage comes to an end, attention now turns to the two Egyptian showdowns in Doha, with fans eagerly awaiting the names that will advance to the semi-finals and continue their pursuit of the Qatar Classic crown. 🏆🇪🇬
