In an extraordinary night on the courts of Cairo, Amina Orfi wrote a new chapter in world squash history after being crowned women’s World Champion following a dramatic victory over Nour El Sherbini in an all-Egyptian final that went the full distance and kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final moments.

Orfi’s triumph was not just another world title added to Egypt’s remarkable squash legacy. It was a historic achievement in every sense, as the 18-year-old became the youngest player ever to win the women’s World Championship, while also becoming the only player to hold both the junior and senior world titles at the same time.

On the other side, Orfi denied her compatriot Nour El Sherbini the chance to write another record of her own, with the former world champion coming within one win of claiming a ninth World Championship title — a milestone that would have further strengthened her place among the greatest players in the history of the sport.

A Final Filled With History And Records

The final delivered drama, intensity and elite-level squash between two generations of Egyptian champions. El Sherbini entered the match with her vast experience and long history in major finals, while Orfi responded with remarkable composure and fearless character despite her young age.

The two players produced a gripping five-game battle before Orfi sealed the title with a 3-2 victory, a historic win that confirmed the young Egyptian is no longer just a promising talent, but a world champion capable of competing with the biggest names and handling the toughest moments.

Orfi’s road to the title was full of major challenges. She defeated Hania El Hammamy 3-1 in the semifinals before completing her historic run by overcoming El Sherbini in the final, beating two of the sport’s biggest stars on her way to glory.

As for El Sherbini, despite the final defeat, she once again confirmed her status as one of the greatest squash players of all time, reaching another World Championship final and coming close to adding a ninth title to her legendary career.

Egypt Confirms Its Global Dominance

The all-Egyptian final was not just an individual contest between two players. It was another clear sign of Egypt’s remarkable status in squash, both in terms of producing champions and maintaining control over the sport’s biggest global stages.

Between El Sherbini’s experience, Orfi’s rise, and the strong Egyptian presence in the final stages, Egypt continues to show its ability to renew generations without losing its dominance.

Orfi’s triumph also comes at a hugely important time, with squash officially joining the Olympic program at the Los Angeles 2028 Games. That gives the achievement even greater significance, especially as the young Egyptian could become one of the leading faces of Egypt’s Olympic ambitions in the years ahead.

While fans have long been used to seeing established names dominate the podium, Amina Orfi now appears to be writing a new era in Egyptian and world squash — one defined by courage, ambition and breaking expectations.

On a night that could have delivered a record ninth world title for Nour El Sherbini, Orfi stole the spotlight and wrote her own history, proving that the future of Egyptian squash is just as powerful as its present.