Chen, Facchin, Ryding & Rawlins Capture Gold for Ontario at the 2025 Canadian Junior Open

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The 2025 Canadian Junior Open Presented by Forthlane Partners held this past weekend at The Club at White Oaks and secondary venue Ridley College, was an extraordinary gathering of talent, bringing together some of the best junior squash players from Canada and around the world. As one of the premier international junior squash events, the competition featured intense matches and outstanding displays of skill and sportsmanship in a world-class setting from over 370 juniors.

Squash Ontario was proud to support and celebrate the achievements of our athletes who competed at this prestigious event.

When the dust settled, Ontario athletes delivered an outstanding performance on the national stage. Provincial athletes claimed four national titles, led by Shirley Chen (GU13), Chase Facchin (BU13), Obie Ryding (BU15), and Kent Rawlins (BU17), all earning gold in their respective divisions.

Ontario’s success extended well beyond the top step of the podium, with three silver medals captured by Nolan Ryding (BU13), Sasha Lee (GU17), and Shaan Jolly (BU17), alongside four bronze medals earned by Mikael Humayun (BU13), Olivia Bolger (GU17), Jack Chen (BU17), and Zoe Chong (GU19).

Altogether, Ontario athletes brought home 11 podium finishes, showcasing the depth of talent, competitiveness, and continued growth of junior squash across the province.

See below for a list of all the podium finishers.

2025 Canadian Junior Open Podium Finishers:

Girls Under 13:

1st place - Shirley Chen

Boys Under 13:

1st place - Chase Facchin

2nd place - Nolan Ryding

3rd place - Mikael Humayun

Boys Under 15:

1st place - Obie Ryding

Girls Under 17:

2nd Place - Sasha Lee

3rd Place - Olivia Bolger

Boys Under 17:

1st place - Kent Rawlins

2nd place - Shaan Jolly

3rd place - Jack Chen

Girls Under 19:

3rd Place - Zoe Chong

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