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Squash remains upbeat of 2026 Commonwealth Games inclusion
With a trimmed-down version of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2026 announced on Tuesday, squash faces an anxious wait - so to the ElShorbagy brothers, who would vying...
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Glasgow tipped to stage 2026 Commonwealth Games
The 2026 Commonwealth Games could yet be staged after all, with Glasgow tipped to be the host.
A scaled back version of the Games has...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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
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Braveheart hero Harry Leitch played through the pain barrier to compete in...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...