Wheelchair squash was showcased at the Canadian Women’s Open in Toronto ©World Squash Federation

Wheelchair squash has been showcased at the Canadian Women’s Open in Toronto, with players competing on the Brookfield Place glass court.

Exhibition matches of wheelchair squash were played on the Jonathon Power Court, named after Canada's former world champion and two-time Commonwealth Games medallist.

Players of the sport also shared the impact it has had on their lives, with wheelchair squash praised as "fast-paced and exhilarating" and for providing "the thrilling opportunity to get back on the court".

Panamerican Squash Federation secretary general Lolly Gillen, an advocate of wheelchair squash, was also lauded for her support of the sport.

Wheelchair squash is a version of the sport adapted for wheelchair users through squash 57.

This involves players using a racquet with a larger head and a larger 57 millimetres ball which is bouncier than that used in squash.

Wheelchair squash is a version of the sport adapted for wheelchair users through squash 57 ©World Squash Federation
Wheelchair squash is a version of the sport adapted for wheelchair users through squash 57 ©World Squash Federation

This promotes longer rallies.

Squash 57 is formerly racketball, and was rebranded in 2016 in an initiative led by the World Squash Federation.

It is also played by non-disabled players.

This year's Canadian Women's Open in squash returned to Toronto after 20 years away.

Squash has never featured at the Olympics or Paralympics, but is one of nine additional sports under consideration for Los Angeles 2028.