# 2026 Pan-American Squash Championship

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-pan-american-squash-championship
> Updated: 2026-08-19T09:39:56.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The 2026 Pan-American Squash Championship was held in Asunción, Paraguay, serving as a qualifying event for the 2027 Pan American Games.

Prior to the tournament, Brazilian athletes Diego Gobbi and Laura Silva prepared for the competition, with Gobbi noting the event was a “critical step toward securing Olympic and Pan American Games spots.”

In the final results, Peru’s Diego Elías secured his fourth Pan American Senior Squash Championship title by defeating Mexico’s Leonel Cárdenas with a 3-1 match score. In the women’s division, Amanda Sobhy of the United States reclaimed her title for the third time, winning an all-USA final against Marina Stefanoni.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-19: Diego Elías wins 2026 Pan American Squash Championship

Diego Elías won his fourth Pan American Senior Squash title in Paraguay, while Amanda Sobhy secured her third championship in an all-American women's final.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/diego-elas-wins-2026-pan-american-squash-championship

### 2026-08-14: Diego Gobbi and Laura Silva to represent Brazil in Pan-American Squash

Brazilian squash players Diego Gobbi and Laura Silva will represent Esporte Clube Pinheiros at the 2026 Pan-American Squash Championship in Paraguay.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/diego-gobbi-and-laura-silva-to-represent-brazil-in-pan-american-squash

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Cite as: 2026 Pan-American Squash Championship. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/2026-pan-american-squash-championship