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England Squash drop racketball in rebrand
New logo ushers in era of hope for squash in England, says Keir Worth
By Squash Mad Reporter
The governing body for squash in England...
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French pair storm through to last 16
Gaultier and Castagnet in top form as they reach World last 16
By NATHAN CLARKE in Seattle
French pair Gregory Gaultier and Mathieu Castagnet stormed...
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Ramy Ashour roars through first challenge
World champion begins his defence in style, and no sign of injury
By NATHAN CLARKE in Seattle
Defending PSA Men’s World Squash Champion Ramy Ashour...
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Poland to host World Juniors
Bielsko-Biala venue for Junior Worlds and men's team event
By HOWARD HARDING
Just three years after first hosting a world championship in the sport, Poland...
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Mathieu Castagnet: I am fighting for my country
Castagnet says: My heart is broken and I will fight with everything I have
By SEAN REUTHE in Seattle
French star Mathieu Castagnet said he is...
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Pain is a great driving force for Elshorbagy and Gaultier
Elshorbagy and Gaultier build on heartbreak to motivate them in World Championship
By NATHAN CLARKE in Seattle
World No.1 and number one seed Mohamed Elshorbagy began...
Features
Squash world rises to all-French contest in Seattle
Gregory Gaultier meets Lucas Serme in World Championship first round
By ALAN THATCHER
Of all the fascinating match-ups in the first round of the 2015...
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PSA call up World deal with Skype
Qualifiers under way as Skype dial up a deal with World Championship
By NATHAN CLARKE
Global communications platform Skype has been unveiled as the latest...
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PSA step up pressure on WSF with World Task Force
National federations back PSA move
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
The Professional Squash Association (PSA) have reiterated their belief that the existing World Squash...
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Hosts Egypt hunt men’s world team title
With five players in the top 10, Egypt are favourites on home soil
By HOWARD HARDING
Hosts Egypt will be looking to recapture the title they...
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Mo: I’d love to play Ramy in the final again
'We bring the best out of each other' says world top seed
By NATHAN CLARKE
World No.1 Mohamed Elshorbagy believes a repeat of last year’s...
Fun Stuff
Squash Mad Australia: Steve Walton takes the Mickey
Bollywood drama unfolds as squash dissects failed Olympic bid
By STEVE WALTON - Squash Mad Australian News Digger
Bill Gates meets Mickey Mouse with a little Oprah Winfrey...
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Shabana backs more Egyptian success
Shabana hopes reigning champion Ramy Ashour can stay injury-free
By NATHAN CLARKE
Recently retired four-time World Champion Amr Shabana has backed a fellow Egyptian to reach...
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PSL: Marwan wins battle of the brothers
Vital victories for Duffield and St George's Hill
By Squash Mad Reporter
World number one Mohamed Elshorbagy lost to his brother Marwan in the English...
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Laura’s in the lead on road to Dubai
Massaro and Gaultier top PSA World Series charts
By NATHAN CLARKE
After winning a second consecutive PSA World Series title at the 2015 Qatar Classic in...
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Gaultier fired up for first world title
After coming so close four times, Gaultier hopes this will be the year he rules the world
By NATHAN CLARKE
Four-time runner-up Gregory Gaultier says that...
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Ramachandran’s brother sacked as head of Indian cricket
Big brother is sacked as corruption scandals engulf Indian cricket
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
As pressure mounts on World Squash Federation president Narayana...
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This is my time says Elshorbagy
Unfinished business as World Championship top seed Mohamed sets sights on Seattle success
By NATHAN CLARKE
Top seed Mohamed Elshorbagy has set his sights on glory...
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PSA attack on WSF: The full document
As the IOC watched events unfold at FIFA, squash's Olympic bid was marred by a tarnished leader at the helm
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
The...
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Ramy in race to be fit for Worlds
Deja vu all over again as reigning champion Ramy Ashour fights to be fit for Seattle
By NATHAN CLARKE
Three-time winner Ramy Ashour is facing...
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Exclusive: PSA lead attack on World Federation
PSA and federations demand action over "embarrassing" president Ramachandran and set up Global Task Force
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EXCLUSIVE: By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
The PSA and...
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Massaro and Elshorbagy are Qatar champions
Massaro wins marathon final as Elshorbagy warms up for the World Open
By NATHAN CLARKE in Doha
Egyptian Men’s World No.1 Mohamed Elshorbagy and England’s...
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Statesman Selby joins PSA Board
Senator Selby joins former PSA boss John Nimick on new-look board
By NATHAN CLARKE
English World No.16 Daryl Selby was one of a trio of...
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Gaultier and Elshorbagy to meet in Qatar Classic final
End of the road for brave giant-killers Cuskelly and Hesham
By NATHAN CLARKE in Doha
The final of the 2015 Qatar Classic, Men’s PSA...
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Nicol David falls to Nour El Sherbini in Qatar
Laura Massaro makes third major final this season
By NATHAN CLARKE in Doha
England’s World No.3 Laura Massaro will go head-to-head with three-time World Junior...
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Cuskelly and Hesham make maiden appearances in World Series semi-finals
Aussie qualifier beats Rodriguez from 0-2 down in Qatar stunner
By NATHAN CLARKE in Doha
Australian Ryan Cuskelly wrote his name into the squash history books...
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Magic from Mazen and Ali as young Egyptians reach last eight
Young Egyptians to clash for a place in the Qatar semi-finals
By NATHAN CLARKE in Doha
Rising Egyptian talents Mazen Hesham and Ali Farag produced...
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Cuskelly and Lee reach last eight in Qatar
Belief is the key as Cuskelly continues amazing run
By NATHAN CLARKE in Doha
Australian Ryan Cuskelly and Hong Kong’s Max Lee will compete in...
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Wins for Zac Alexander and Vanessa Chu in Mackay
Part-timer Zac still too hot for rival pros in Mackay Open
By ROSS SOLLY and SEAN REUTHE
Top seed Zac Alexander captured the Mackay Open, PSA...
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Five Egyptian aces clean up in Qatar
Mosaad leads Egyptian army on the march in Qatar Classic
By NATHAN CLARKE in Doha
Omar Mosaad, recent runner-up in the Delaware Investments U.S. Open,...
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Kiwi Joelle King soars back into world top 20
Lucky 13 as Joelle works her way back to the top after injury
By NATHAN CLARKE
New Zealand’s Joelle King has rocketed up 15 positions in...
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Cuskelly and Gawad hit new heights in rankings
Cuskelly doubles the number of Aussies in the top 20 as Gawad hits top 10
By NATHAN CLARKE
Less than 24 hours after recording one of...
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World Teams moves from Kuwait to Egypt
Egypt step in to rescue World Team event after Kuwait is suspended by IOC
By Squash Mad Reporter
The Men's World Team Squash Championships have...
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Raneem El Welily sent crashing from Qatar Classic as Chinappa leads day of first-round shocks
Joshana Chinappa takes out world number one El Welily...and it's carnage for five other seeds
WORLD number one Raneem El Welily was one of six...
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Upsets galore in Qatar qualifying finals
Greg Lobban zips past Zahed into main draw
By NATHAN CLARKE in Doha
The main draws for the 2015 Qatar Classic, PSA World Series Men’s and...
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Elise and Jack lift English racketball crown
Essex duo carry off national doubles title
ESSEX pair Elise Lazarus and Jack Jago were crowned England national racketball doubles champions after a punishing all-day...
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Alan’s Blog: Why squash lost out to skateboarding for Tokyo Olympics
Squash needs to get its skates on to catch up with popular street sports
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
Moaning about skateboarding being put...
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PSL: Declan wins decider for Duffield
Dec nicks it 11-9 in the fifth
By Squash Mad PSL Reporter
Declan James won a thrilling contest against James Earles to give PSL champions...
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Cuskelly aims for Qatar conquests after Bluenose success
Ryan rocks Gawad to win his biggest title in Halifax
By NATHAN CLARKE and FARLEY MacLEOD
Australia’s Ryan Cuskelly captured his biggest ever PSA World...
Interviews
Squash Mad Interview: Alan Stapleton chats to South African star Steve Coppinger
Steve Coppinger makes giant strides for South Africa
By ALAN STAPLETON - Squash Mad South Africa correspondent
Steve Coppinger is one of the most successful South African...