The college squash season may be over, but its golden age is just dawning.

For that, we can thank the world.

The individual national championships held at Barnaby Courts this past weekend revealed the rich diversity of players, coaches, and fans that are involved with squash. For a sport that often conjures images of elitism and homogeneity, nothing could be farther from the truth.

This year's top players hailed from such places as India, Botswana, Israel, England, Bermuda, and South Africa. They chose to attend American universities so they could receive a high-quality education, and in return, they are increasing the level of education that everyone around them receives.

Let's look at the events that transpired at one o'clock this past Sunday: Harvard coach Satinder Bajwa announces to a packed gallery that he is pleased to introduce this year's national finalists. First, he introduces Lefika Ragontse of Trinity, a native of Botswana who has wowed the crowd all weekend with his lightning speed and electric personality.

"For those of you who have seen Lefika play, I am sure that you are pleased to see him in the finals," Bajwa said to the acquiescent crowd.

Indeed, we have all learned something by watching him play with grace and levity, by watching him stick out his tongue in mock disbelief and give a thumbs-up to his opponent for hitting a nice drop shot. We have all realized that winning is important, but that playing the game and having fun are paramount.

Next, Mr. Bajwa introduces Princeton's David Yik, a British Columbia native who will try to follow in his brother Peter's footsteps by winning a national title.