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Grasshopper Cup Squash 2023: Gawad and El Sherbini win titles
Karim Abdel Gawad and Nour El Sherbini completed an Egyptian double at the Grasshopper Cup, beating Joel Makin and Hania El Hammamy in their...
BALLS AND WALLS
Former county player designs own squash grips
A former competitive squash player has designed a new homegrown grip brand for racket sports and hockey.
The brainchild of Olly Rose, Raquex, a UK-based...
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Mostafa Asal marks return to PSA World Tour with win
Mostafa Asal hailed James Willstrop for his “amazing” work while the Egyptian was at Pontefract ahead of his return to the professional tour.
Asal made...
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‘Squash now has the complete package with Olympics berth’
The great tragedy, of course, is that Geoff Hunt and Jahangir Khan, two of the greatest ever figures in squash, were denied the opportunity...
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Squash-loving Michelle Yeoh elected IOC member
Squash was handed another boost in an increasingly memorable week for the sport after actress Michelle Yeoh became an International Olympic Committee (IOC) member.
On...
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How squash sealed its place in the LA 2028 Olympic Games
The astonishing news that squash will be on the programme at the 2028 Olympic Games is the result of some brilliantly shrewd manouevring –...
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LA 2028: Squash stars celebrate Olympic inclusion
An emotional Nicol David led the celebrations for squash after the sport was finally granted a place at the Olympics on Monday. While she...
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Squash at the Olympics: LA 2028 and IOC finally herald golden dream
The date is July 14, the year 2028. A landmark day has finally been set for squash players, who will first be seen in...
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Mostafa Asal set to open season in Zurich after ban
Mostafa Asal and Nour El Sherbini will return to Zurich to defend their Grasshopper Cup titles in the PSA World Tour Gold event this...
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US Open Squash 2023: Paul Coll and Nour El Sherbini claim titles
World No.5 Paul Coll admitted to seeing the finishing line too early as he overcame a two-game comeback from defending champion Ali Farag to...
Features
How Toronto squash club rallied after 14-day closure warning
A closure notice can kill any club stone dead, especially when there is only a two-week warning accompanying it. But for Toronto-based Peterborough Squash...
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US Open Squash 2023: Paul Coll ends 37-year Kiwi wait
World No.5 Paul Coll became the first man from New Zealand to reach the US Open final in 37 years after he came from...
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Squash lovers Alex Preston and Michael Pearce aim to play non-stop for 40 hours in world record charity bid
By ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor)
Squash lovers Alex Preston and Michael Pearce are attempting to break the world record for the longest-ever squash marathon.
They...
Growing the game
Western Australia club seeks operator to continue legacy
An iconic squash club in Western Australia is looking for a "dymanic" operator to continue its legacy.
Potential suitors have been invited to submit an...
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US Open Squash 2023: Tarek Momen ends ElShorbagy losing run
Egyptian veteran Tarek Momen ended a 12-match losing run and won his first match against World No.4 Mohamed ElShorbagy for four years to book...
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Alexandra Palace to host London Squash Classic, replacing Canary Wharf
Squash was given a further shot in the arm on Wednesday after revered sporting venue Alexandra Palace was revealed as another enticing PSA World...
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US Open Squash 2023: Olivia Fiechter keeps home hopes alive
American No.2 Olivia Fiechter joined compatriot Amanda Sobhy in the quarter-finals of the US Open following a 3-0 win over Egypt’s Salma Hany at...
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LA 2028 reaction: ‘One of the most significant moments in squash’s history’
The squash community is waking up in a state of euphoric disbelief after Monday’s stunning news that our sport is on a list of...
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Squash one of five new sports for LA 2028 Olympics green light
Squash looks set to end its decades-long bid for Olympic inclusion after Los Angeles 2028 proposed five new sports to be added to the...
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How PSA can take squash to the next level
England star on where investment from Mark Walter can take the PSA and squash as a whole
Now that we've had time to take in...
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‘I was a disgrace’: Dimitri Steinmann sorry after barging opponent
Switzerland’s Dimitri Steinmann has issued an apology, calling himself a “disgrace” following an incident that saw him penalised with a conduct game during his...
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Exploring the health benefits of playing squash: cardio, strength, and agility
Introduction
Physical exercise is the foundation of a healthy and well-balanced lifestyle. Medical professionals unanimously agree that there are untold benefits to staying active and...
Interviews
Ali Farag: I’m in the form of my life – I can still get better
Six years ago, world No.1 Ali Farag claimed the first of two US open titles sharing a memory he describes as “the best day...
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US Open Squash 2023: preview, history, milestones
The US Open Squash Championships in Philadelphia is a landmark edition of one of the game’s most prestigious tournaments.
World No.2s Diego Elias and Nouran...
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Asian Games Squash 2023: India make mixed doubles history
Indian pair Dipika Pallikal Karthik and Harinder Sandhu made history by becoming the first mixed doubles champions at the Asian Games.
Gold came against Aifa...
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‘Like a movie!’: Sivasangari Subramaniam takes Malaysia squash gold
Malaysia’s Sivasangari Subramaniam said her double gold was akin to something out of a movie as she captured the Asian Games singles title, while...
Features
Sister Act: Sabrina Sobhy on song ahead of US Squash Open
Travelling, rooming and sharing laughs together. That’s the sister act which the Sobhys currently enjoy on the PSA World Tour. And for Sabrina Sobhy,...
Features
AI tech trialled at UK squash club to help members
Cheetham Hill in Manchester has become the first club in the UK to introduce AI technology, with members’ calories, distance covered, time spent on...
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Squash Social: Court news, Ukraine and Nicol David
The latest briefs, on court and off, in the world of squash
England Squash has announced a new multi-year headline partnership deal for its British...
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Right Ball Campaign: We need to appeal to all different crowds – Ali Farag
Following Squash Mad’s news that the WSF and Dunlop are, one hopes, aligned with our ‘Right Ball’ campaign with a move to put more...
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Asian Games Squash 2023: India win gold after Pakistan thriller
India came back from the brink to win their second men’s title and Malaysia won their third women’s title as the team squash events...
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Asian Games Squash 2023: Pakistan men reach first final for 13 years
Pakistan’s brilliant form at the 19th Asian Games continued as they took down No.3 seeds Hong Kong, China to reach the men’s team squash...
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Asian Games Squash 2023: Korea women edge Japan
Republic of Korea came from behind to beat rivals Japan 2-1 and pip them to the last remaining semi-final spot of the 19th Asian...
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Australian Junior Squash: U19 hat-tricks, twin sisters contest finals
Queesland's Madison Lyon and Western Australia's Oscar Curtis created history at the Australian Junior Squash Championships when they won the under-19 titles for the...
BALLS AND WALLS
Where there’s a wall, there’s a way!
Marc Thrill is on a mission to get more people playing squash – but rather than waiting for the public to walk through the...
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Asian Games 2023: Pakistan men topple India
No.4 seeds Pakistan produced a spectacular performance to shock top seeds India and blow the race to join Malaysia and Hong Kong, China in...
Features
Hania El Hammamy: Why I model myself on Novak Djokovic
INTERVIEW: Egyptian squash star on using Serbian tennis great's mentality, music, Netflix and PSA titles
Hania El Hammamy has revealed that one of the key...
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Asian Games squash 2023: Top seeds in control
Pre-tournament favourites India and Hong Kong, China made strong starts in China as the first squash events of the 19th Asian Games got underway...
Interviews
Squash deep clean: World No 1 Ali Farag backs referee directives
World No. 1 Ali Farag has welcomed the PSA’s initiative to try and address some of the blights -- including blocking and dissent --...
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Houston to host World Junior Squash 2024
Houston will stage the 2024 WSF World Junior Squash Championships next July.
The July 12-23 event in Texas will feature both men’s and women’s junior...