NC broadcasting students bring the World Junior Squash Championships to viewers worldwide

Students in Niagara College’s Broadcasting – Radio, Television and Film program were back behind the camera this summer for another world-class sporting event. From July 20 to 31, 2026, the World Junior Squash Championships were held in Niagara, and an NC student crew produced the full live broadcast of the competition between the world’s best under-19 players.

Six students, five in third year and one in second year, took on professional roles in directing, camera operation, audio, replay, robotics, streaming and technical support. “The crew did amazing and I am very proud of the product we created,” said program coordinator Dutch Vandenberg.

Learning on the job, at world level

Brendan Beilman served as lead hand, technical assistant and lead audio. He brought experience from other College productions, including the Ontario Parasport Games and the Canadian Boccia Championships. “The experience you gain working on these types of productions is invaluable,” he said.

Brock Mead directed the coverage from the feature glass court, where transparent walls give a 360-degree view of play. “Being able to broadcast two historic championship wins and make sure that everyone from those athletes’ home countries can watch them compete is so special,” he said.

Main camera operator Gianluca Malvaso was new to squash. “I had never been so close to the game action with a camera,” he said. His shot of the men’s singles champion celebrating straight to camera earned praise from the whole team.

Record viewership

The livestreams carried the College’s logo and drew strong audiences; one clip shared online passed 40 million views. Squash Canada CEO Jamie Nicholls thanked the team for helping the sport reach “record viewership and international quality” ahead of squash’s Olympic debut in Los Angeles in 2028.

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Source: Inside NC, Niagara College Canada