Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Interviews

Derek Ryan: Return of an Irish legend

An Olympic place is key to the growth of squash says Ryan <!-- --> By MARK KELLY, Squash Mad Ireland Correspondent Irish squash legend Derek Ryan, a former...

Ritwik Bhattacharya pushes back the boundaries with cricket club success

Former star is on the ball, growing the game in India By ALAN THATCHER Squash in India is being given a massive injection of energy thanks...

Karim Abdel Gawad: Winning at the Pyramids was a dream come true

‘I couldn’t sleep the night before my first match at the Pyramids’ says champion Karim <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor Sleepless nights turned into...

David Palmer not ready to take a back seat

Aussie veteran targets Gold Coast Games <!-- --> By ROSS SOLLY, Squash Mad Australian correspondent It speaks volumes about the extraordinary abilities of David Palmer that in 2016,...

Rachael Grinham: I enjoy doubles more than singles

Aussie star chases more medals in Darwin By ROSS SOLLY - Squash Mad Correspondent in Australia   If Rachael Grinham had her way, she would play...

Jessica Turnbull pumped up for Bendigo

Turnbull in top form ahead of Bendigo tourney By BEN ROWLES - Squash Mad Correspondent in Australia   The prospect of entering the 2016 Bendigo International Open...

The Big Interview: Laura Massaro will give it her all in Dubai

Top seed loves the variety of the women’s game <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor The women’s event in the PSA World Series Finals presents...

The Big Interview: Nick Matthew in the mood for Dubai return

‘If I was fit I’d play till I was 100’ <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor Nick Matthew returns to action after an ankle injury...

Scotland appoint Paul Bell and Martin Heath

Top-class coaching team can reignite Scotland’s international ambitions <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor Scottish Squash have appointed a new coaching team, with Paul Bell...

Interview: Azlan all systems go for World Championship in Malaysia

Putting players first, Azlan builds a world-class team Interview by ALEX WAN - Squash Mad Asian Bureau Editor   Azlan Iskandar needs no introduction to the squash fraternity. Having...

Interview: Michelle Martin predicts ‘wide open’ World Championship

It could be anybody’s says three-time Aussie champion Interview by NATHAN CLARKE   Three-time World Champion Michelle Martin says that the incredible strength in depth in...

Interview with Egypt’s Nour El Sherbini

British Open champion sets sights on world crown Interview by NATHAN CLARKE   In-form Egyptian World No.2 Nour El Sherbini is relishing the prospect of competing in...

Squash Zone Tour of Poland

Marcin on the move to grow the game By ROSANNA RADLINSKA - Squash Mad European Correspondent   Squash Mad's Rosanna Radlinska talks to Marcin Wojtowicz, co-organiser...

Yoga keeps Laura Massaro on top

Yoga helps prevention of injuries <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor Laura Massaro, the world number one female squash player, thanks yoga for helping her...

Interview: 11 Points with Paul Coll

Drive and dive is the winning formula for Kiwi Coll <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor New Zealander Paul Coll faces James Willstrop in the first...

The BIG Interview with James Willstrop

James is a danger man seeded five at Canary Wharf <!-- --> Interview by Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor Former world number one James Willstrop returns to...

Canary Wharf Countdown: 11 Points With Simon Rosner

Simon Rösner: Getting closer to the top <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor Simon Rösner is the number two seed in the Canary Wharf Squash...

The Big Interview with Omar Mosaad

Hammer of Thor is top seed at Canary Wharf <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor CANARY WHARF SQUASH CLASSIC COUNTDOWN: 11 POINTS WITH OMAR MOSAAD 1: Omar,...

Big Interview: 11 points with Marwan Elshorbagy

Marwan aims to take the number one spot from big brother Mohamed <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor Marwan Elshorbagy approaches the forthcoming Canary Wharf...

Poland makes a major impact on European squash

Maciej Klis is teaching Poles how to Enjoy squash By ROSANNA RADLINSKA - Squash Mad Special Correspondent   Poland is certainly putting its own signature on the European...

Interview: I’d love to play at Grand Central says Samuel Kang

Singapore's Samuel Kang on life after Princeton and big dreams for squash By ALEX WAN - Squash Mad Asian Bureau Editor   Beneath the hard running slender frame...

Laura Massaro’s hard work pays off

Fitness, diet and a more attacking game plan take Laura Massaro to the top of the world rankings <!-- --> Interview by Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad...

Madeline Perry exclusive: Planning life after squash

Emotional testimonial day at Fitzwilliam Club as curtain comes down on my professional career By MADELINE PERRY    Irish squash kindly held a testimonial for me at...

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...

Exclusive Interview – Low Wee Wern on changing the sponsor-athlete-fans ecosystem

Wee Wern Gets Entrepreneurial By Alex Wan - Squash Mad Asian Bureau Editor In this two part series of interviews where we speak to two top...

Exclusive interview with New Zealand’s Joelle King

Kiwi ace Joelle King loves being back on Tour after injury setback Interview by ALEX WAN - Squash Mad Asian Bureau Editor   Squash Mad brings you a pair...

Exclusive interview with Borja Golan

Borja keeps his eyes on the ball as he embraces change and imminent fatherhood By LIESL GOECKER - Squash Mad Correspondent in India The World No. 13 of...

Interview: 11 points with Hania El Hammamy

Aged 15, Hania storms through qualifying into Mumbai semi-finals Interview by LIESL GOECKER - Squash Mad India Correspondent   A fascinating story, and a fascinating interview with...

Exclusive interview with Sarah-Jane Perry

World No.12 SJP aims to build on her National title success, boosted by steak and sweet potato fries <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor England's...

Interview with Mohamed Elshorbagy: Part 2

Dealing with the pressure of being world number one, and how living in Bristol helps me unwind <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor World number one Mohamed...

Exclusive Interview with World Number One Mohamed Elshorbagy

Mohamed Elshorbagy interview: Part One <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor Mohamed Elshorbagy approaches the new season on top of the world rankings, with a powerful,...

Interview with rising Kiwi star Megan Craig

Megan Craig cracks top 40 a year after heart surgery <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor New Zealand's Megan Craig was voted the PSA Female...

Piotr sets world marathon record in Poland

Piotr loses 30 balls in the river but claims Guinness World Record for playing 100 matches By ROSANNA RADLINSKA - Squash Mad Reporter. Pictures...

Exclusive interview: 11 points with Charles Sharpes

Losing ESR funding hurts, but Charles Sharpes is on a mission with new coach Robbie Temple <!-- --> Interview by Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor Winning the...

Exclusive Interview: 11 points with squash legend Sarah Fitz-Gerald

Winning all the top titles, growing squash in Oz, and keeping Jansher waiting: Sarah Fitz-Gerald opens up to Squash Mad <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad...

Squash Mad Interview with Germany’s Jens Schoor

German Jens Schoor is top seed in Kent Open <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor Germany's Jens Schoor arrives in England this week fully intending to...

Squash Mad Interview: 11 points with Tesni Evans

Welsh wizardess wins first WSA title and is set to be a Rhyl star of the future <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor Welsh number one...

Nicol David: My best is still to come

My best squash is still ahead of me says record-breaking Nicol David By ALEX WAN, Squash Mad Asian Bureau Editor Nicol David has told fans back...

Exclusive Interview: 11 Points with Egypt’s Nour El Tayeb

Dazzling diver Nour El Tayeb finds the right balance and hits top five in the world   By ALEX WAN - Squash Mad Asian Bureau Editor   Nour...

Canary Wharf: 11 Points with Mazen Hesham

The crazy, reckless impatient Mazen Hesham gets ready for his Canary Wharf debut <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor Young Egyptian Mazen Hesham describes his playing style...