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Great squash duels: ‘A world title won, I handed over my bandana’
In the latest in our long read series, Sarah Fitz-Gerald recalls her 1998 World Championship success against Michelle Martin in Stuttgart
A fellow Australian and...
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Squash Social: Mostafa Asal on unwanted list, squash novel falls short
Our offbeat diary on squash in the media, on socials and general musings in the sport
Asal on unwanted list
Egyptian star Mostafa Asal was placed...
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Squash to feature at major RacquetX event in Miami after Olympic inclusion
Squash will be among the attractions in March at the first ever RacquetX - a spectacular multi racket sports conference at the gigantic Miami...
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5 tips for a female coaching a male squash team
Former England pro Victoria Lust is one of the few females to oversee male players with her role as Canada men's coach. Here, she...
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‘I was losing matches 3-2 as I didn’t want to push’: How Bernabeu bounced back
For Spanish squash No.1 Iker Pajares Bernabeu the moment the impossible happened -- injuring both achilles in a case of delayed reaction -- came...
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Jahangir Khan at 60: Squash great at ease with padel and memories
“Time goes so quick man, reaching 60 just like that,” jests the man who usually took little time to sweep his opponents off court...
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‘The association playing squash or other sports when younger is vital’
England Squash, the sport’s national governing body, says it is finding activation success through its social media promotion of Squash Stars, its junior initiative...
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Burnley now has two courts left – can Olympic inclusion stop exodus?
The names of clubs such as Gisburn (Stirk House), Barnoldswick, Pendle (Colne), Nelson (Springers) Reedley, Crow Wood, Clitheroe and Thompson SC – a six...
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‘Arlen Spectre Centre as an inclusive club is fantastic for US Squash’
With over 10 years on the PSA World Tour and having just celebrated racking up 250 tour matches as a professional, when it comes...
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‘You only get one shot’: Jonah Bryant aims to soar to squash success
Rising squash talent Jonah Bryant is a long way from his hometown following a recent move to Solihull -- but insists the journey will all be...
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How coach Alison Waters has given Tesni Evans confidence post injury
It is the moment every player dreads. And when injury comes right at the start of the season the impact is even more painful....
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Squash Social: Coaching moves and ‘less pickleball’ calls
Our offbeat diary on squash in the media, on socials and general musings in the sport
Former English professional Alex Noakes is the new director...
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Great squash duels: ‘Marine’ David Palmer and the Cairo comeback
'Winning finals are not all about playing your best squash, it’s about winning the match. Cairo was a good example: the match didn’t pan...
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Peter Marshall: How I maintain squash fitness into my 50s
Peter Marshall’s two-fisted style on either wing during his 1990’s pomp, when he reached World No.2, made him one of the most fascinating watches...
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The Englishwoman bucking the trend coaching Squash Canada men
It is almost unheard of in squash circles for women to coach men at world level - until now. Next month, Englishwoman Victoria Lust...
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England Squash communication at heart of Barrington new role
Communication is king when it comes to making England Squash work for its membership. And that is at the heart of Joey Barrington’s aims...
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Colombia’s Catalina Peláez: How squash helped rebuild life after terrorist attack
‘Values such as discipline, teamwork, persistence, kindness and honesty apply to every single aspect of your life’
By Catalina Peláez Casasfranco (Squash Mad Correspondent)
Playing squash...
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‘I thought it was the end:’ Ukraine squash champion on playing through war
Ukraine’s three-time national champion is recalling the horror day nearly two years ago when her country was invaded. “My husband and I were sleeping,...
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‘College squash in USA is bigger than the PSA – it is huge!’
“I would honestly say I have learned more in the short space of time I’ve been here than in all of my time in...
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Inside US Squash: College season is upon us
Sean Choi, of the Rally Report Podcast, looks at state of play in the US across players, competitions and clubs
Happy Hunting Grounds at US...
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How to build a low cost outdoor squash court like the UK’s first
An engineer with a passion for squash has a lasting vision for his ‘Blue Peter’ outdoor court design after crowdfunding thousands for his prototype,...
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‘Youth coming alive’ through groundbreaking Bronx squash project
A $10million project which is positioning squash front and centre of a pioneering move to help South Bronx youth shine in New York can...
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North West Counties: Is this the best squash league in the world?
The banner headline on the shiny new North West Counties League website proclaims: ‘3500 players, 67 years, 22 leagues and Europe’s largest competitive league,’...
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How Toronto squash club rallied after 14-day closure warning
A closure notice can kill any club stone dead, especially when there is only a two-week warning accompanying it. But for Toronto-based Peterborough Squash...
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Squash lovers Alex Preston and Michael Pearce aim to play non-stop for 40 hours in world record charity bid
By ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor)
Squash lovers Alex Preston and Michael Pearce are attempting to break the world record for the longest-ever squash marathon.
They...
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Inside US Squash: Players to watch, Dave Talbott tributes
Sean Choi, of the Rally Report Podcast, looks at state of play in the US across players, competitions and clubs
Hurricane Start for Team USA (Top...
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Sister Act: Sabrina Sobhy on song ahead of US Squash Open
Travelling, rooming and sharing laughs together. That’s the sister act which the Sobhys currently enjoy on the PSA World Tour. And for Sabrina Sobhy,...
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AI tech trialled at UK squash club to help members
Cheetham Hill in Manchester has become the first club in the UK to introduce AI technology, with members’ calories, distance covered, time spent on...
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Hania El Hammamy: Why I model myself on Novak Djokovic
INTERVIEW: Egyptian squash star on using Serbian tennis great's mentality, music, Netflix and PSA titles
Hania El Hammamy has revealed that one of the key...
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Right Ball Campaign: We need to educate the squash community worldwide
Who has responsibility over the ball issue?
Nick Taylor, the British coach now based in the USA who has been vocal on the double dot...
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Northern Joe Cup squash festival shows power of sport and support
The memory of young English player Joe Rawcliffe, at just 27, continues to be remembered with a powerful serving of squash and raising thousands...
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‘Squash is the only sport where the ball is warmed up – it has to change’
RIGHT BALL CAMPAIGN -- Six years ago, Nick Taylor, a former World No.14, delivered an impassioned opinion piece for Squash Mad in which he...
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Squash Social: First zumba, now climbing is flooring our sport!
Our offbeat diary on squash in the media, on socials and general musings this month centres on a whizzkid, Brian Clough and bouldering!
Squash could...
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Trust and state of mind – what Mostafa Asal has learned in squash ban
In an impressive admission that change is essential if he is to realise his full potential, Mostafa Asal has revealed the motivations and the...
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ElShorbagy finds support after lambasting PSA tour scheduling
England’s Mohamed ElShorbagy has been praised for speaking out over the scheduling of PSA World Squash Tour matches.
ElShorbagy was scathing following his last eight...
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‘I can’t think of anywhere I’d rather play top guys than Paris’
For many an elite level athlete the prospect of carrying home hopes of glory can be a load that proves an unbearable burden.
With Paris...
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‘You’ve no money, let me get your coffees!’: How Paris Squash Open was born
Squash Mad sheds light on the making of Paris Squash 2023, an event that was long overdue and wants to become a regular feature...
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Club File: Leicestershire outfit shows how squash and leisure centre can co-exist
While the dawning of squash’s 1970s golden era saw our game develop exponentially with courts being built in leisure centres throughout the UK, the...
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Squash’s best treasure trove collection on the move in Australia
“I’ve never refused anything,” says Bert Armstrong of his stunning, eclectic collection of squash memorabilia and artefacts amassed over the last 30 years.
We must...
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Palmer on new recruit Lee: ‘He’s got the right attitude and work ethic’
Squash aficionados know all about the fierce fitness regime of former world champ David Palmer when he was strutting his stuff on tour.
He's since...