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PSA extend World Tour suspension until mid-August due to Covid-19
Three Aussie events called off
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
The Professional Squash Association (PSA) have extended the suspension of the World Tour because...
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San Francisco’s Oracle Netsuite Open is cancelled
San Francisco is off as a handful of events tiptoe back on to the calendar
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
The 2020 Oracle NetSuite...
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Racial equality in squash: 96% of SEA students identify as people of colour but many feel alienated at wealthy white clubs
SEA chief Tim Wyant paints a mural of a multi-coloured future for squash
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
As the Covid-19 headlines give way to...
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Greg Lobban Part 2: It could be months before we’re back on court
‘Having Nick Matthew in my corner is a real boost – he and Neil Guirey have stripped my game apart and rebuilt it’
By GEOFF...
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Greg Lobban is ready to push through to the top level says coach Nick Matthew
‘Greg’s professionalism will have stood him in good stead during the lockdown’
By GEOFF BEW - Squash Mad Correspondent
The coronavirus pandemic could not have come...
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Temwa Chileshe’s hat-trick triumph in Unsquashable Series
Teen Temwa hits back to win in five against training partner Joel
By DAVE WORSLEY - Squash Mad Correspondent
After four weeks of tough, grinding competition...
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Tarek Momen: World champion talks about lockdown life in Egypt
‘It’s difficult to stay motivated’ says world champion Tarek Momen
By GEOFF BEW - Squash Mad Correspondent
The start of next season's PSA World Tour is...
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Arscott and Chileshe meet again in final match of Unsquashable XL Series
Chileshe bids for third XL title
By DAVE WORSLEY - Squash Mad Correspondent in Auckland
The two top players have emerged to a final showdown in...
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World Masters Squash moved to August 2021
Qualifying ages held as World Masters heads to 33-court Hasta La Vista in Poland
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
The 2020 World Masters, scheduled...
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Arscott and Chileshe advance in Unsquashable XL Series
Shot-makers Chileshe and Fatialofa turn on the style in final XL tournament
By DAVE WORSLEY - Squash Mad Correspondent in Auckland
The start of the final...
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France: green light given for green zone clubs to reopen
France: green light given for green zone clubs to reopen
By JAMES ROBERTS - Squash Mad Correspondent
The French Squash Federation enthusiastically announced yesterday that long-suffering...
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Squash world mourns Susie Simcock
‘She was a pioneer in the world of sport and especially in squash’ says Fontaine
By HOWARD HARDING - Squash Mad International Correspondent
The World Squash...
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Temwa Chileshe takes second XL title
Chileshe repeats victory over training partner Arscott
By DAVE WORSLEY - Squash Mad Correspondent in Auckland
Rising New Zealand squash star, Temwa Chileshe scored his second...
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Repeat final in week three of Unsquashable Premier League
Arscott looks for revenge against Chileshe
By DAVE WORSLEY – Squash Mad Correspondent in Auckland
It will be a repeat of week one’s Unsquashable Premier League...
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Lion-hearted Leo Fatialofa wins fifth game shoot-out against his old coach Lance Beddoes
Beddoes back home for XL debut
By DAVE WORSLEY - Squash Mad Correspondent in Auckland
Experienced New Zealand international Lance Beddoes made his debut in week...
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Lockdown can’t halt Lachlan Johnston and his top team Down Under
Connection the key as players are kept motivated
By CHRIS YEEND - Squash Mad Correspondent
Squash in Australia came to a screeching halt in March this...
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PSA make tentative plans to reopen World Tour
PSA ‘cautiously outline a roadmap for the return of the Tour’
By ALAN THATCHER – Squash Mad Editor
The PSA are exploring all options in a...
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Arscott finishes the fifth in fine fashion to win week two of Unsquashable PSL
Arscott keeps cool as temperatures drop to beat Thomas in final
By DAVE WORSLEY - Squash Mad Correspondent in Auckland
Joel Arscott prevailed in five games...
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WIN a set of Off The Wall Squash cards to boost your training programme
Off The Wall Card Games are an ideal addition for players and coaches
By LEE HORTON - Squash Mad Roving Reporter
The Covid-19 lockdown has given...
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No doubting Thomas as he beats Chileshe to reach XL final
Top seed Joel Arscott reaches second final
By DAVE WORSLEY - Squash Mad Correspondent in Auckland, New Zealand
Elijah Thomas stole the show in the semi-finals...
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World Squash Library launches Women’s Worlds section
Library features every result since World Open launch in 1976
By HOWARD HARDING - Squash Mad International Correspondent
The World Squash Library has launched a second...
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Chileshe stops the flight of the Conder
Temwa takes first match in four as Jack dives all over the XL court
By DAVE WORSLEY - Squash Mad Correspondent in Auckland
Series leader Temwa...
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WSF issue guidelines on safe return to play
To shower or not to shower, that’s the big debate
By ALAN THATCHER – Squash Mad Editor
The World Squash Federation has issued a range of...
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Thrills of dusting off rusty skills as Aussies celebrate return to action
Managing the outbreak leads to squash getting ahead of the curve in plans to reopen
By CHRIS YEEND - Squash Mad Correspondent in Australia
Squash returned...
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Low Wee Wern reminisces on Singapore’s Kallang Squash Centre
Malaysian star Low Wee Wern shares her memories of soon-to-be-demolished Kallang and what would be an ideal replacement
By ALEX WAN - Squash Mad Asian...
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Squash-mad doctor writes from the heart of the Italian Covid-19 epicentre
‘Radio report told us the virus had reached our city ... and my hospital’
By FEDERICO REBUSTELLO - Squash Mad Correspondent
It is a real honour...
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Elite French players given green light to resume on court squash training
Elite French players given green light to resume on court squash training
By JAMES ROBERTS - Squash Mad Correspondent
In a Q&A style communique released today...
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Temwa Chileshe cleans up at XL (not for the first time!)
Domestic duties inspire Chileshe to win over room-mate Arscott
By DAVE WORSLEY – Squash Mad Correspondent in Auckland
The opening tournament of the Unsquashable Squash Premier...
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Home sweet home as Joel Arscott and Temwa Chileshe reach XL final
Groundhog Day for XL lockdown residents
By DAVE WORSLEY - Squash Mad Correspondent in Auckland
The new squash Premier League finalists have been confirmed as the...
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Lockdown leads to launch of Boast and Drive card game
Special offer: 10% off for Squash Mad readers in USA and Canada
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Trapped at home during the lockdown, squash...
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Scott Fitzgerald: How squash returned in Italy
Strict safety guidelines helped us break through the red tape to get back on court
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Scott Fitzgerald, a vastly...
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Home advantage pays off for Arscott and Chileshe on day one of squash’s brave new world
Unsquashable Premier League gives a global platform to New Zealand’s rising stars
By DAVE WORSLEY - Squash Mad Correspondent in Auckland
Competitive squash made a comeback...
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Wading through the mixed messages and plotting a safe return to court
The possibility of death is an ever-present risk
By DAVE IRESON - Squash Mad Correspondent
We have seen a lot in various media outlets about “how”...
Growing the game
Live squash is back with the UNSQUASHABLE Premier League launching in New Zealand
Live coverage broadcast by PSA SquashTV YouTube channel
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Live squash is back! The UNSQUASHABLE Premier Squash League will be...
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PSA Foundation launches ‘We Are One’ Hardship Fund
Support for players who are suffering in the lockdown
By SEAN REUTHE - Squash Mad Correspondent
The PSA Foundation – the charitable arm of the Professional...
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New Zealand squashies bounce back on court
Bars are shut but courts are open as Kiwis return to action
By ROD BANNISTER – Squash Mad Correspondent
The bubble in New Zealand has been...
Growing the game
England Squash county update: Massive momentum stalled by lockdown
More coaches ready to relaunch the game
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
England Squash have told counties that the Coronavirus lockdown has stalled a...
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Coronavirus: The facts and the fears as clubs plan to reopen
Keeping clubs clean and safe: We can’t afford to get it wrong
By MIKE HEGARTY and ALAN THATCHER
As squash clubs and federations make plans to...
Interviews
11 Points With Tim Garner: Coping with a world turned upside down but planning for when it reopens
PSA and WSF team up to plan relaunch campaign
Interview by ALAN THATCHER – Squash Mad Editor
Tim Garner is one of the busiest and most...
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England Squash and Irish Squash say: Clubs must remain closed
‘We are eager to see squash return when it is safe to do so’
By ALAN THATCHER – Squash Mad Editor
England Squash have confirmed that...