Interviews
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Tech Week: Ross Gerring and Squash Players App busy tracking down every squash court on the planet
By ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor)
Self-confessed squash geek Ross Gerring is a man on a mission. He is busy locating and listing every single...
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Qatar champion Mohamed ElShorbagy has his swagger back thanks to Gregory Gaultier
‘I was crying after losing in my first match in the British Open and I thought it could be the end’
EXCLUSIVE by ROD GILMOUR...
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The squash world must take note of rising French star Victor Crouin as he masters Tarek Momen to reach Qatar final
‘I don’t have a coach so I have been trying to coach myself by writing notes’
EXCLUSIVE by ROD GILMOUR in Doha
Victor Crouin’s analytical eye...
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The dream lives on as home hero Abdulla Al Tamimi thanks Rodney Martin for guiding him to the Qatar quarter-finals
By ROD GILMOUR in Doha
Abdulla al Tamimi didn’t want to wake up two mornings after beating world No.2 Paul Coll. Unused to a rare...
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What’s it like playing top seed Paul Coll? It was tough and a bit of a blur says Malta’s very own Essex boy Niall...
By ROD GILMOUR (Squash Mad Correspondent)
There are no shortage of stories to savour when it comes to squash at the Commonwealth Games. Take Niall...
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Trip back home to New Zealand has energised top seed Paul Coll for gold in Birmingham
‘I hadn’t been home in three and half years and it really energised me, gave me a lot of enjoyment back into my squash’
By...
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Squash Mad Big Interview: 11 points with British Nationals finalist and World Games runner-up Lucy Beecroft
‘I enjoyed the whole week in Alabama and especially the closing ceremony which starred Lionel Ritchie’
By ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor)
With the Commonwealth Games...
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Nick Matthew’s Commonwealth Games Countdown: England’s players can enjoy being tourists for a couple of days but then it’s all down to winning medals
‘We have a great blend of youth, professionalism and valuable experience in Birmingham’
EXCLUSIVE By NICK MATTHEW, three-times CG gold medallist
The England squad will enter...
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Geoff Hunt Exclusive: Mostafa Asal reminds me of the great Jahangir Khan
‘Asal is every bit as single-minded as Jahangir,’ says Aussie legend Hunt
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY RJ MITCHELL (Squash Mad Correspondent)
GEOFF HUNT has revealed that Mostafa...
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Commonwealth Games Countdown: Sue Rose remembers striking gold when squash made its debut in Malaysia in 1998
‘It was one of the proudest moments of my career and to stand on the podium was unforgettable’
INTERVIEW by ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor)
England’s...
Growing the game
Behind the scenes with Omar El Sherbini, a man with a passion and vision for squash
Founder of InSocial says: “We are building ideas to market squash on a worldwide basis”
INTERVIEW by ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor)
Everyone in squash knows...
Growing the game
Exclusive Interview with Jonathan Kemp: Following in the footsteps of squash legend Geoff Hunt in Qatar
Learning from the great Aussie champion helps Kemp Aspire to great things for the game in Qatar
INTERVIEW BY RJ MITCHELL (Squash Mad Special Correspondent)
JONATHAN...
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Exclusive Interview with Squash+ mastermind Lee Witham: “We need new courts, new club designs, and new ideas to rescue the game at club level”
“With glass side walls players can feel the energy of other people playing alongside, whether on another squash court or maybe a padel court”
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Nick Matthew Exclusive: The rules need to be much clearer to avoid shocking injuries like this one when Nouran Gohar drilled Hania El Hammamy’s...
‘As Rodney Martin said, it was no good the referee telling Gohar to effectively play the ball by awarding a no-let in this situation...
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Angela Smith and Billie Jean King, two sporting legends who have opened so many doors for female athletes
‘Meeting BJK twice in New York was such an inspiration and she continues to be one as she nears 80’
By ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad...
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Mohamed ElShorbagy has sat on the throne of squash for so long and Egyptians will always be proud of him
‘He is one of the most distinguished masters of the game,’ says Black Ball CEO Mohamed Raef
By ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor)
Mohamed ElShorbagy deserves...
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Jahangir Khan exclusive: Paul Coll and Mohamed ElShorbagy have a point to prove as a gruelling, gripping PSA season draws to a close
‘Everyone wants to finish the season on a high note,’ says squash legend JK
EXCLUSIVE by RJ MITCHELL (Squash Mad Special Correspondent)
JAHANGIR KHAN has admitted...
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Exclusive: World champion Ali Farag talks about his third title and his wife Nour’s incredible return to top form
‘I’m super proud of my third title – and of how Nour has come back to play better than ever’
INTERVIEW by ALAN THATCHER (Squash...
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The Rise, Fall and Future Of Squash: A documentary by Daniel Gothard
I learned a lot about the game from interviews with stars and key squash figures
By DANIEL GOTHARD (Squash Mad Correspondent)
I am Daniel Gothard, a...
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Nick Matthew’s Commonwealth Games Countdown: England have five-year plan to revive men’s elite squad but please be patient
Joel Makin will go flat out to prove a point if he meets Mostafa Asal in El Gouna
EXCLUSIVE: By NICK MATTHEW
HISTORY was made in...
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Exclusive: Ali Farag now one of the all-time greats, Jansher Khan tells RJ Mitchell
‘He showed quality and character to bounce back after losing 3-0 to Paul Coll in British Open final’ says Jansher
EXCLUSIVE By RJ Mitchell
JANSHER KHAN...
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How Jason Foster reached the top of the squash refereeing pyramid by handling World Champs final
‘Both finals were a credit to the game and I felt privileged to have been a part of it’
By ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor)
Referee...
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Exclusive: Jansher Khan talks to Squash Mad about today’s top stars and his friendship with Mohamed ElShorbagy
‘Having French legend Gregory Gaultier in his corner is a shrewd move for Mohamed’
SQUASH MAD EXCLUSIVE By RJ Mitchell
JANSHER KHAN believes that Mohamed El...
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World Championships success: Karim’s magnificent Museum piece is a festival of fun for squash lovers
Karim’s Cairo carnival of squash raises the bar after months of innovative planning
By ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor)
Karim Darwish is one of the key...
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Iana’s Story, Part 3: Finding a new safe haven in Poland allowed me to resume my refereeing career
‘Such extraordinary kindness from so many people helped me to focus on something positive in life after escaping from Kyiv’
By ROSANNA RADLINSKA-TYMA – Squash...
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Iana’s story, Part 2: Escape to Poland and a warm welcome at Enjoy Squash in Bielsko-Biała
‘Ukrainians were being killed, but Russian squash friends were only worried about being banned by the PSA’
By ROSANNA RADLINSKA-TYMA - Squash Mad Correspondent
Today we...
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Focus on Ukraine: How a squash family escaped the murderous turmoil of Putin’s illegal invasion
‘We heard shots above us as we drove past tanks to escape from Kyiv’
By ROSANNA RADLINSKA-TYMA - Squash Mad European Correspondent
Squash Mad European Correspondent...
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Big Interview: French ace Victor Crouin ready to make his Canary Wharf debut fresh from winning US College title
Harvard hero clinches his second solo win after third team title
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
French ace Victor Crouin makes his debut appearance...
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Interview: James Willstrop and Miguel Rodriguez ready to put on a dazzling show at Canary Wharf
Willstrop on Paul Coll: ‘He plays hard, aggressive squash but with a level of honesty and respect’
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Not so...
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Big Interview: Ali Farag is on top of the world and aiming to bounce back at Canary Wharf after U.S. Open shock
‘Having my family at courtside for my second world title in Chicago was so special’
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Ali Farag has his...
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Big Interview: Daryl Selby makes final appearance at Canary Wharf
Daryl admits ‘It’s more of a semi-retirement’ as he eyes a place in next year’s Commonwealth Games
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
England squash...
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Gregory Gaultier interview: The pain of ending my career through injury still hurts
‘But I fancy sharing one last moment with the French team before passing the flag to a new generation’
By ARTYOM LISS - Squash Mad...
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Big Interview: Charlie Lee puts injury and illness behind him as he looks forward to Canary Wharf debut
Tough balance to stay fresh with a constant treadmill of training and travel
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Charlie Lee is aiming to put...
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Amanda Sobhy rises to world No.3 on the eve of the U.S. Open on her doorstep
“I’ll feel at home with family and friends all here,” says Sobhy
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
On the verge of the US Open...
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Laura Massaro’s amazing revelations: ‘People thought I was a mentally tough Ice Queen but I thought I was a nutter!’
Laura opens her heart about an incredible journey from a nervous youngster to becoming world champion
By LAURA NORTHEAST - Squash Mad Sports Science Correspondent
I...
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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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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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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Georgia Adderley: My faith has helped me through lockdown and made me train harder
Interview by ANDY WESTON
Squash player Georgia Adderley has opened up about her life-affirming revelations during lockdown and how her faith has helped her mature...
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Interview: Todd Harrity bounces back after lockdown in Bristol
Interview: 11 Points With Todd Harrity
INTERVIEW by ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor)
Todd Harrity, the American No.1, bounces back into action in Egypt today after...