BC Athletes Shine at the 2025 Canadian Junior Open

The 2025 Canadian Junior Open (CJO), presented by Forthlane Partners, wrapped up after four exciting days of world‑class competition at The Club at White Oaks and the Jack Aylott Squash Centre at Ridley College. With over 900 matches, 370+ athletes, and representation from 17 countries, this year’s event was one of the most competitive and diverse editions yet.

British Columbia athletes made a powerful impact across multiple age divisions, contributing to Canada’s impressive overall performance. Nationally, Canadian athletes captured 29 medals, including 9 of the 12 gold medals available — and BC athletes played a major role in that success.

BC Medalists & Standout Performances

🥇 Gold Medalists

  • Wing Kai Gladys Ho – Girls U19 Champion
  • Joelle Kim – Girls U17 Champion
  • Rhea Zhang – Girls U11 Champion

These three athletes delivered exceptional performances, each capturing the top spot in their division and showcasing the strength of BC’s junior development pathway.

Top BC Performances by Age Category

U11

BC athletes dominated the Girls U11 draw, with five athletes finishing in the top five:

  • Rhea Zhang – 1st
  • Olivia Wijaya Liong – 2nd
  • Sophia Xu – 3rd
  • Jennifer Yun – 4th
  • Lucinda Lu – 5th

In the Boys U11 division:

  • Maddox Lee – 2nd
  • Jayden Xiuzhu Wang – 3rd

U13 Girls

  • Joanna Zheng – 2nd
  • Eugenie Cao – 4th
  • Annie Wang – 5th

U15 Girls

  • Lily Fan – 2nd
  • Victoria Cai – 3rd

U17 Girls

  • Joelle Kim – 1st
  • Heyang Angela Hong – 4th
  • Veera Dhaliwal – 5th

U19 Girls

  • Wing Kai Gladys Ho – 1st

A Proud Moment for BC Squash

The performances of our BC athletes reflect not only their dedication and talent, but also the strength of our provincial coaching, club programs, and development pathways. From U11 to U19, BC athletes consistently reached the top of their draws and represented the province with pride, sportsmanship, and resilience.

We extend our congratulations to every BC athlete who competed, supported teammates, and contributed to an unforgettable event.

Event Acknowledgements

Squash BC joins Squash Canada in thanking:

  • Forthlane Partners – Presenting Sponsor
  • Government of Ontario – Event Support
  • White Oaks Resort & Spa
  • Ridley College
  • Tournament Co‑Chairs Matt Easingwood, Nicholas Sachvie, and Dave Forgeron

Their efforts helped deliver a world‑class event for athletes, families, and fans.