Mexican Squash Star Leonel Cárdenas Mora Cracks World Top 20
Mexican squash star Leonel Cárdenas Mora reaches world #17, eyeing 2028 Olympics. Meanwhile, Mexico's badminton team shines at home tournament with 4 podiums. Both sports showcase rising Mexican talent on the international stage.
Leonel Cárdenas Mora, the rising squash star from Mexico, has made a name for himself on the international circuit, achieving a world ranking of 17th. This accomplishment not only marks a significant personal triumph but also serves as a historic moment for Mexican sports, as he becomes just the second player from his nation to ever crack the top 20 of the Professional Squash Association (PSA) rankings.
The PSA updated its latest world rankings on Monday, and the news was groundbreaking for Mexican squash. Cárdenas Mora, who has claimed three titles at the Cali-Valle 2021 Junior Pan American Games, matches the milestone set by compatriot César Salazar in 2017. However, Cárdenas Mora's rapid ascent feels particularly promising, as the 24-year-old seems poised to build on this achievement and continue climbing the ranks in the years to come.
