Friday, April 26, 2024

Commonwealth Games

No Commonwealth Games? Squash should lead racket sports World Cup

“Out of time?” rang out The Guardian’s headline. The Commonwealth Games 'are coming to an end' was the top line in a recent BBC story. “The event that no...

Why the Commonwealth Games must survive – for squash’s sake

It is one year since Georgina Kennedy and Paul Coll had Commonwealth Games gold medals carefully placed around their necks amidst scenes at Birmingham...

Defending champion Gina Kennedy ‘absolutely devastated’ at Victoria 2026 cancellation

Defending women's singles champion Gina Kennedy says she is "absolutely devastated" that Victoria has pulled out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The Australian state...

Hammer blow for squash as Aussies scrap 2026 Commonwealth Games

Squash has received a huge blow with the shock news that Victoria has pulled out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The Australian state has...

Mike Harris: ‘My quest to save squash left me scarred and miserable’

The immensely popular Mike Harris - AKA ‘Mr Squash’ - has opened up to Squash Mad about the toll last year took on his...

A dream is set to come true as Gina Kennedy has her heart set on gold in Birmingham

By ROD GILMOUR (Squash Mad Correspondent) There were times in the aftermath of Gina Kennedy’s physical win over SJ Perry, the 2018 finalist, where the...

Squash faces risk of being dropped after change in Commonwealth Games format

Only athletics and swimming are safe after decision to reduce core sports and allow host city to choose events By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad...

Alan’s New Year Blog: A year to savour our world champions and a golden Games in Glasgow

Squash hopes to celebrate 2015 with a new-look world tour and a place in the Olympic Games What a year it's been for squash, and...

Stuart Crawford relives Glasgow Games glories

Magical memories as the Scottish crowd lifts us beyond our dreams  By STUART CRAWFORD - courtesy of Scottish Squash It’s now two months since the Commonwealth...

Squash stars at No.10 Downing Street

PM David Cameron meets Commonwealth Games athletes Squash stars Adrian Grant and Harry Leitch, plus husband and wife Nick and Sarah Taylor, were among a...

A-Z of the Games Part Two: How the Indian girls stopped a streaker

A-Z of the Commonwealth Games Part Two: Pain and medals, parties and music Alan Thatcher continues his guide to the Games, with highlights from all...

Cassie’s Corner: Commonwealth classic major boost for game

Squash shone like gold on the big stage in Glasgow If there was ever any doubt that squash shouldn't be part of the Olympics then...

A-Z of the Commonwealth Games: I’d happily walk 500 miles to do it all again

Proclaimers whip up the crowds as glorious Glasgow hosts a Golden Games for Scotland Time to reflect on the Golden Games of Glasgow, with a...

We didn’t expect doubles gold says Dipika Pallikal

Glasgow triumph was a dream come true for Indian doubles pair India's No 1 squash player Dipika Pallikal felt that she and her doubles partner...

35,000 fans enjoy Commonwealth Games squash drama at Glasgow 2014

Record crowds and amazing atmosphere make Golden Games a huge success for WSF By HOWARD HARDING - Squash Mad WSF Correspondent Packed and exuberant crowds throughout the...

Harry Leitch reveals how he played with two broken bones in his foot

Scotland's Braveheart hero plays through the pain barrier in Glasgow Games SQUASH MAD EXCLUSIVE Braveheart hero Harry Leitch played through the pain barrier to compete in...

Glasgow’s Golden Games gives squash an Olympic boost

Squash upbeat as IOC discuss new selection and voting processes SQUASH MAD EXCLUSIVE Squash could be heading to the Olympic Games after all, perhaps not in...

England celebrate record medal haul

Nick Matthew leads ESR in Glasgow glory trail England Squash and Racketball are celebrating their most successful Commonwealth Games medal haul. In an email to...

Palmer rolls back the years to strike double Commonwealth Gold

Aussie veteran denies Nick Matthew second gold with his own double strike By HOWARD HARDING - Squash Mad Reporter A fairy-tale climax to David Palmer's comeback...

Joshana and Dipika are the stars of India as they strike Commonwealth Gold

Games shock as Massaro and Duncalf fall to brilliant Indian duo By Squash Mad Reporters Joshana Chinappa and Dipika Pallikal combined brilliantly to clinch gold in...

Million-plus tune in to CG squash finals on BBC

Commonwealth Games is a golden boost for squash: Next stop the Olympics  Squash has been a massive winner at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Huge crowds,...

England and Aussies chase triple gold in Glasgow

Aussies Palmer and Grinham pursue Commonwealth Games medals record By HOWARD HARDING - Squash Mad Reporter in Glasgow Only England and Australia have medal hopes in...

Gold prospectors switch to doubles in Glasgow

Early scare for Nicol David but it's business as usual for Nick Matthew By HOWARD HARDING - Squash Mad Reporter After Monday's exhilarating climax to the...

Nick and Nicol go gold as England men notch Commonwealth Games clean sweep

England men reign supreme but Nicol David downs Laura Massaro to retain crown By Squash Mad  Reporting Team in Glasgow Top seeds Nicol David and Nick Matthew marked an historic Commonwealth...

Nicol David and Nick Matthew set for golden repeat

Big two on course to defend Commonwealth titles after straight set semi final wins By HOWARD HARDING - Squash Mad Reporter England's Nick Matthew and Malaysian Nicol David are...

Donna Urquart is second Aussie player to call in the lawyers after Commonwealth Games fiasco

More turmoil in camp Oz after it's revealed Donna was dumped from singles By CHRIS BARRETT - The Australian Age Australia's Commonwealth Games squash team is...

Ousted Aussie Zac Alexander angry after Commonwealth Games exclusion

Zac raps David Palmer and Arbitration decision that forced him to leave Glasgow on eve of Games By CHRIS BARRETT - Sydney Morning Herald A shattered...

Ivan the wonderful sends Walker crashing out of Games

Malaysia ace books last-eight date with Willstrop after taking out Alister Walker By HOWARD HARDING - Squash Mad Reporter Ivan Yuen restored Malaysia's Commonwealth Games following...

Aussie squash player Zac Alexander leaves Glasgow after rival wins court appeal to replace him

Karwalski to replace Aussie rival after taking case to Court of Arbitration AUSTRALIAN squash player Zac Alexander has been dramatically forced to pack his bags...

Games dream over as Ong Beng Hee falls at first hurdle

Flu-hit Malaysia ace falls in four to Kelvin Ndhlovu in Games upset By HOWARD HARDING - Commonwealth Games Correspondent  Eighth seed Ong Beng Hee, the former...

Nick Matthew carries the flag for Team England

Fellow athletes vote for squash world champion to be Games standard bearer England’s world champion Nick Matthew is one of three squash players carrying flags...

Commonwealth Games Countdown: Minnows from Mauritius meet reigning champions in first round

Nick Matthew and Nicol David favourites for gold in Glasgow By HOWARD HARDING - Squash Mad Correspondent A pair of players from the Indian Ocean island...

Cassie’s Corner: Manchester moments to treasure

Royal visitors and battles for medals made the 2002 Games so special Cassie Thomas continues her Commonwealth Games Countdown with more memories of Manchester in...

Blog: England stars take the high road to Scotland

Mercedes for Matthew and a bus pass for Grant By ALAN THATCHER   England doubles partners Nick Matthew and Adrian Grant are heading for Glasgow to compete...

Scots squash stars bid for home glory in Glasgow

Inverness boys Alan Clyne and Greg Lobban aim to ride the Tartan wave By MICHAEL GREGSON - Squash Mad Scottish Correspondent Something is hopeful in the...

Exclusive: Chris Simpson hunts a Guernsey medal at Commonwealth Games

Squash ace would love to repay Channel Islanders' support with a medal in Glasgow By MIKE DALE - Squash Mad Special Correspondent Chris Simpson admits it...

Nick Matthew and James Willstrop tipped for Glasgow shoot-out

English rivals top seeds in Commonwealth Games By HOWARD HARDING - Squash Mad Correspondent England's Nick Matthew is expected to repeat his double gold success in...

Cassie’s Commonwealth Countdown: United in Manchester with David Beckham

Team England move on from Malaysia to Manchester Cassie Thomas continues her Commonwealth Games countdown with a look back at the opening ceremony ahead...

Malaysians in a muddle in doubles

Successful pairing of Nicol David and Ong Beng Hee split up in surprise move  EXCLUSIVE By ALEX WAN - Squash Mad Malaysian Correspondent Malaysia’s medal chances...

Nick Matthew fights to be fit for Commonwealth Games

World champion faces five weeks of rehab after a knee operation Nick Matthew is fighting to be fit for the Commonwealth Games next month after undergoing...

Aussies going flat out for gold in Glasgow doubles events

Pilley and Brown aim to mix it up in Commonwealth Games By Squash Mad Australian Reporter Australia is counting on doubles expertise to counter England's world...

Cassie’s Commonwealth Countdown: Golden girls in Malaysia

Massive semi-final win over Sarah Fitzgerald and Carol Owens set us up for golden finale Former world champion Cassie  continues her look back at her...

Cassie’s Corner: Bring on the Games in Glasgow

Wonderful memories of the athletes' village in KL as squash made its debut With the Commonwealth Games just under two months away the excitement is...