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Andy Whipp on Mostafa Asal: Cut out the gamesmanship and he could be squash’s biggest superstar
Raging Bull must be told to clean up his act
By ANDY WHIPP - Squash Mad Columnist
I couldn't not write about Mostafa Asal this week,...
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Paul Coll topples Tarek Momen to reach El Gouna final against Mohamed ElShorbagy
Nour meets Nouran as top two seeds contest women’s final
By ELLIE MAWSON - Squash Mad Correspondent
New Zealand’s Paul Coll will feature alongside three Egyptian...
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Marathon match as Joel Makin makes Mohamed ElShorbagy fight for a place in El Gouna semi-finals after venue switch
Night of drama and delays as El Sherbini stops Perry
By SEAN REUTHE – Squash Mad Correspondent
It took World No.2 Mohamed ElShorbagy 158 minutes and...
Growing the game
Squash steels itself for a new tournament and a new future as an open-air sport
Chicago next in line for an outdoor community project forged in steelÂ
By ROBERT GIBRALTER - Squash Mad Correspondent
Not since the installation of a squash...
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Amanda Sobhy sets up revenge battle with Nouran Gohar in El Gouna
Coll and Momen to meet in men’s semi-finalsÂ
By SEAN REUTHE - Squash Mad Correspondent
United States No.1 Amanda Sobhy and World No.2 Nouran Gohar will...
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Mostafa Asal downs Mohamed Abouelghar in stormy El Gouna battle
Dessouky praises Rooney after losing opening game
By SEAN REUTHE - Squash Mad Correspondent
World Junior Champion Mostafa Asal battled to a scrappy 3-2 victory over...
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Manchester Open on the move again as travel restrictions continue
By SEAN REUTHE - Squash Mad Correspondent
The Manchester Open, the PSA World Tour Silver event which had been scheduled for June 7-13, has been...
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Tarek Momen and Nouran Gohar show class on the glass in El Gouna
Shock win for Rowan Elaraby over Joelle King
By SEAN REUTHE - Squash Mad Correspondent
The No.2 seeds Nouran Gohar and Tarek Momen powered through to...
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Mohamed Abouelghar gains first PSA win over Marwan ElShorbagy in El Gouna marathon
By SEAN REUTHE - Squash Mad Correspondent
World No.11 Mohamed Abouelghar finally got the better of fellow Egyptian Marwan ElShorbagy at the sixth attempt on...
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Lucy Turmel topples Olivia Clyne but Tesni Evans falls on tournament return
By SEAN REUTHE - Squash Mad Correspondent
England’s Lucy Turmel toppled American Olivia Clyne but Welsh world No.10 Tesni Evans crashed out in the second...
Growing the game
Shetland squash still shining as juniors fill up the courts after lockdown
By ANDY WESTON - Squash Mad Correspondent
Shetland Squash enthusiasts are proving their love for the game is still strong with juniors flocking back to...
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We’re back! To celebrate, Andy Whipp is giving away £100 worth of squash goodies
Answer Andy’s quiz to win some AWsome prizes for your club
By ANDY WHIPP - Squash Mad Columnist
Squash is back! After more than a year...
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Men’s World Teams moves to Malaysia because of travel restrictions in New Zealand
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
The 2021 WSF Men’s World Team Squash Championship has been moved to Malaysia because of ongoing travel restrictions...
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El Gouna Day One: Gaultier stops Lake as Rooney rocks James
By SEAN REUTHE - Squash Mad Correspondent
French veteran Gregory Gaultier battled to a 3-1 victory over World No.44 Nathan Lake as the 2021 El...
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Mark Williams pledges growth as he steps up to take over as CEO of England Squash
‘We must find innovative new ways to play, improve squash’s visibility and reach new audiences’
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Mark Williams has pledged...
Growing the game
Equal prize money is just the start for growing women’s squash
PSA lead the way on funding ‘without cannibalising men’s events’
By ANDY WHIPP - Squash Mad Columnist
I'm constantly thinking of ways to grow our sport...
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Worldwide squash community pays tribute to Malcolm Willstrop
‘There is no doubt the legacy he has left at Pontefract will stand the test of time’ says Nick Matthew
By JAMES ROBERTS - Squash...
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Scottish Open receives PSA cash boost
By ANDY WESTON - Squash Mad Correspondent
The 2021 Springfield Scottish Squash Open has received a funding boost ahead of the event taking place at...
Growing the game
World Junior Championships heading to St Petersburg in 2022
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Correspondent
The World Squash Federation has awarded the WSF Men’s World Junior Team and Individuals Championships to Russia for...
Comment
Andy Whipp: Funding top referees is the missing link in world-class squash
Pay should reflect the pressure at the top level
By ANDY WHIPP - Squash Mad Columnist
In my eyes, squash is pretty much the perfect sport...
Growing the game
Mohamed Raef shares more secrets of Black Ball’s system of success
‘We have a unique system of quality and professionalism in everything we do’
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Mohamed Raef, CEO of the Black...
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Ali Farag and Nour El Sherbini stay on top in May’s PSA world rankings
El Gouna the next Platinum event on the PSA calendar
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Egypt’s Ali Farag and Nour El Sherbini have held...
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Andy Whipp: I’m not putting the boot in, but squash can learn a lot from women’s football
Women’s pro squash is better than ever, but the game needs huge help at grass-roots level
By ANDY WHIPP - Squash Mad Columnist
After reading Ed...
Interviews
Interview: Black Ball Club is on course to be the biggest powerhouse in world squash
Ashraf Hanafi: ‘It’s all about attention to detail and making small changes’
By ROSANNA RADLINSKA-TYMA - Squash Mad Correspondent
Everyone in squash knows that Egypt is...
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The future of squash: Ed Alvarez shows how clubs must be run as a business for our game to recover
‘Hoping that gyms will be loyal to squash is wishful thinking’Â
By EDUARDO ALVAREZ - Squash Mad Columnist
I am writing from the squash ghost town...
Growing the game
US Open back on the PSA calendar for October at new national centre in Philly
Specter Center aims to be a top venue and the driving force for growing squash across America
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
The 2021...
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Geoff Hunt and Heather McKay launched the Aussie squash boom, and it’s time for the game to bounce back Down Under
By ANDY WHIPP - Squash Mad Columnist
While writing last week's column about international coaches, I mentioned legendary names like Rodney Martin, David Palmer, Stewart...
Growing the game
WSF and PSA jointly launch World Squash Officiating platform
‘The goal is a standardised refereeing level across the world’
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
The World Squash Federation (WSF) and Professional Squash Association...
Growing the game
Nick Matthew and Daryl Selby launch Back To Squash Roadshow with Sweatband
Legends want to encourage players to get back on courtÂ
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
On the day that squash courts reopened across England,...
Features
Amanda Sobhy helps to launch Countdown to 2021 World Squash Day
‘Fun, fitness and friendship make this so much more than just your 45 minutes on court’
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
The countdown to...
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As courts reopen in the UK, WSF postpones World Junior Championships due to Covid
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
As squash players in many parts of the UK celebrated a return to the courts yesterday after a...
Growing the game
Back to court: Staffs Squash ready to tie the knot on new creative plan
Plan to bring back the glory days is ready to roll out
By JAMES ROBERTS - Squash Mad Columnist
There is no doubt that Covid-19 has...
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HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh: The Prince and the tale of the missing British Open trophy
Andrew Shelley reminisces on fond memories of Prince Philip’s links to squash
By ANDREW SHELLEY - Squash Mad Correspondent
The Duke of Edinburgh was an enthusiastic...
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Manchester Open moves to June as Mauritius event is held up by travel ban
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
The 2021 Manchester Open, originally scheduled for 19-25 April, has been postponed until June as part of an...
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Andy Whipp: Coaches will follow the money but top nations need to hang on to their major assets
By ANDY WHIPP – Squash Mad Columnist
This week I wanted to have a look at elite professional squash players who have become coaches. Any...
Features
Jethro Binns interview: Building SquashSkills into a force for good in the game
‘Our ambition is to qualify two new coaches in every club around the world’
INTERVIEW by ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Jethro Binns has been...
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Rooney roars past James and Perry halts Kennedy to win Super 8 titles in Manchester
By ANDY PILLING - Squash Mad Correspondent
Patrick Rooney produced a phenomenal performance to beat top seed Declan James in straight games in the men’s...
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Super 8 final showdowns: Perry meets Kennedy and James faces Rooney
By ANDY PILLING - Squash Mad Correspondent
Two outstanding finals are in prospect at the AJ Bell England Squash Super 8, with Sarah-Jane Perry meeting...
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Gina Kennedy topples Alison Waters in Super 8 stunner on day one in Manchester
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Georgina Kennedy claimed another important victory on day one of the AJ Bell Super 8 competition promoted by...
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Andy Whipp: After lockdown I’d love to bring back the fun and drama of Super League nights
By ANDY WHIPP - Squash Mad Correspondent
Lockdown has given us all plenty of time to daydream about all the things we miss most in...