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Makin and Kennedy set sights on historic LA28 Olympics squash debut
“I think what got me into the top 10 initially was my physicality. I played at a fast pace. I would pick up a lot of balls and I...
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Squash unifies referee directives in LA28 Olympics framework
Squash has introduced a new officiating framework that consolidates previous referee directives and sets standards for the sport ahead of its Olympic debut at...
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The toughest tournament in squash? Getting to LA Olympics 2028
There will be only 32 squash players at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. 16 men and 16 women. Simply earning the right to...
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Olympic dream fuels growing trend of players switching national allegiance
The race to become one of squash's first Olympians has triggered a growing number of players changing international allegiance as the sport prepares for...
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Olympics will give us notoriety, says Victor Crouin as LA 2028 focus sharpens across squash
France's Victor Crouin believes squash's Olympic debut at Los Angeles 2028 will transform the sport's profile, as leading players increasingly identify the Games as...
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Squash Olympians at LA 2028 Games to recieve $10,000 fee
Squash players will receive a financial boost when the sport makes its Olympic debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Games after the International Olympic...
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LA Olympics 2028 squash tickets ‘at range of prices’ for second drop
The Los Angeles 2028 Olympics public ticket sale will offer squash fans a second chance to claim tickets next month.
The second drop will open...
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LA 2028 Olympics: Squash sells out first batch of tickets – organisers
Squash sold out all availability following the first drop of tickets ahead of its debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, organisers said on...
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Squash launches Rally28 to create impact beyond Olympics debut
A new global squash movement, Rally28, has launched with the aim to grow the game at every level and ensure that Olympic inclusion delivers...
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Is squash seeing the start of the Olympic effect with new venues and sponsorship?
Are we seeing the start of the Olympic effect? This week the British Open announced a wealth management firm as title sponsor for the...
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Anahat Singh: Gaultier predicts bright squash path to LA 2028 Olympics
Greg Gaultier says India's rising star Anahat Singh is "on track" to reach LA 2028 and become the next hit in women's squash.
“If she...
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Scotland’s Gregg Lobban to switch allegiances to Australia for LA Olympic squash bid
Scotland No.1 Greg Lobban is applying for Australian citizenship as he bids to reach the LA 2028 Olympics and admitted to an “incredibly hard...
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Squash great Rachael Grinham mulls LA Olympic 2028 tilt
Australian squash great Rachael Grinham says she is weighing up a stunning bid to compete at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, conceding her chances...
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LA 2028 Olympic squash qualification ‘is wonderful opportunity’
The Olympic qualification system for squash at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games has opened significant opportunities for players to make history as the...
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GB Squash formally created ahead of LA 2028 Olympics
England Squash, in partnership with Squash Wales and Scottish Squash, has announced the creation of GB Squash, a new body tasked with overseeing the...
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The toughest squash tournament of all … qualifying for LA 2028 Olympics
Only two Egyptians will be able to qualify for the Olympic men’s and women’s competition when the sport makes its debut at Los Angeles...
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How to get LA 2028 Olympics squash tickets
Squash fans attending the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games will have the chance to snap up $28 (£20) tickets for matches in a random...
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Slimmed down Olympic squash draw at LA2028 ‘will benefit the sport’
World squash believes its debut Olynpic competition being cut to a 16-strong singles field will benefit the sport.
Squash will be played on a single...
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Squash at LA 2028 Olympics played over 10 days
Squash at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics will be staged at night and over a prolonged 10 days of action.
LA2028 organisers have released the...
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Universal Studios to host squash at Los Angeles 2028 Olympics
Squash's Olympic debut will take place at Courthouse Square for LA 2028 - as the sport goes from stage to screen and World Squash...
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Olympic squash draws: ‘I would make all 16 players qualify’
When the surprising news of cutting the LA Olympic 2028 squash competition draws in half was released, fans were quick to draw opinion. Here,...
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World Squash plays it calm after 2028 LA Olympics draw cut
The reaction from squash chiefs came some 36 hours after the sport was given a streamlined draw from 32 to 16 players across men...
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LA Olympics 2028: A team affair as squash handed brutal 16-strong singles draws
A penny or piastres for Egyptian players' thoughts. Squash will be the smallest outright sport at Los Angeles 2028 after the International Olympic Committee...
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US Squash rallies with fellow Olympic sports, athletes to benefit by $200k
US Squash has joined forces with USA Fencing, USA Cycling, US Sailing and US Rowing to forge a strategic initiative around sports sponsorships ahead...
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GB Squash handed funding boost ahead of Los Angeles OIympic debut
The nascent GB Squash has been awarded £500,000 on the path to the Los Angeles 2028 after UK Sport revealed its greatest investment to...
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Switch or stay? Nations field Olympic squash enquiries from players
Will next month’s WSF World Team Championships show a barometer as to players thinking of a switch of allegiances to fulfill a dream of...
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LA2028 Olympics: It’d be sad if Egypt squash players change countries – Farag
Doha -- Ali Farag, the world No.1, said it would be “sad” should any of his Egyptian compatriots switch nationalities ahead of the LA2028...
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Camille Serme attempts squash comeback ahead of LA 2028 Olympics
Camille Serme, the former world No.2, is coming out of retirement, with the long-term aim of qualifying for the Los Angeles Olympics.
The 35-year-old will...
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Paris Olympics: What can squash learn from Breaking ahead of LA 2028?
Paris -- They celebrated 51 years of hip hop culture and after two days of competition their Olympic inclusion was over. Breaking (never breakdancing)...
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LA 2028 Olympics: ‘The challenge for squash is to make sure it’s not a one-off’
Olympic expert Michael Payne, former head of marketing at the IOC for 20 years, shares his views on what squash has in store as...
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Squash heads to Paris 2024 Olympics as ‘new sport’ observer ahead of LA 2028
Squash chiefs will be on the ground in Paris in a fact-finding mission ahead the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
The PSA and WSF representatives have...
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India puts squash forward for 2036 Olympics Games ambition
Squash has been identified as one of the sports which will be put forward by India should the nation win the rights to host...
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Squash aims for European Games berth and Olympic qualification tickets
Squash hopes to be included in the European Games for the first time in 2027, as the sport aims for an iconic location in...
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US television chiefs tell squash to stop player chat with referees
In the first signs of change since squash was given Olympic status last October, 'strict' American TV bosses have told squash to cut out...
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Dimitri Steinmann on Swiss Olympic dreams, bans and speaking his mind
Wimbledon -- As a child growing up in Switzerland, Dimitri Steinmann could only watch 10 minutes of television every day. "I didn’t watch Teletubbies...
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Squash added to Canada’s talent ID Olympic project
Squash’s Olympic inclusion will see potential future stars added to Canada’s talent identification programme.
Developed in partnership with the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Olympic...
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Will Egyptian squash stars change nations to compete at LA 2028 Olympics?
SquashMad can reveal that LA 2028 had initially proposed both a singles and doubles format for the Games before organisers landed upon a 32-strong...
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Squash’s top photographer hopes to capture LA 2028 Olympics
Steve Line, squash’s top snapper, hopes to capture the sport’s history-making entrance at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics after doing so for 40 years...
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Squash at LA 2028: The road to Olympics debut
With a little over four years to go until squash makes its entrance at Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, work has already started on how...
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‘When Olympic cricket was mentioned, it was a big distraction for squash’
Professional Squash Association (PSA) chief executive Alex Gough says he got “goosebumps” watching the sport’s presentation bid to LA2028 chiefs, but revealed he feared...
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‘An honour’: Rob Owen to help shape England players to LA Olympics
Rob Owen, the coach who has taken Paul Coll to global heights as well as taking on a stable of other top talents, has...
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Lessons for squash: How Olympic inclusion helped Rugby Sevens
For rugby the road to Olympic inclusion was completed when Sevens was admitted to the Rio games in 2016.
In its full 15-a-side format Rugby...
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Sarah-Jane Perry: To say you are a squash Olympian would be incredible
I never thought I would see Olympic inclusion during my playing career. It’s great to have validation, even though we all know squash is...