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National Squash League: US city team drafts, running clocks and fan led
If you’ve been a part of the squash social media ethos as of late (outside the trick shots), you’ve likely encountered promotions for an...
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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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Great squash duels: ‘Coping with world No.1 was horrendous’
England's Lee Beachill recalls beating Peter Nicol to win the 2004 US Open final in Boston
Getting to world No.1 was the pinnacle for me....
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How Hamburg’s Kaifu Lodge fuses squash, fitness and fun
The mix of squash, fitness and a vibrant social scene has proven to be a successful recipe for Kaifu Lodge in Hamburg, Germany, since...
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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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Great squash duels: Thierry Lincou and doing the double in Doha
LONG READ: Thierry Lincou recalls his 2004 men's world triumph in Qatar to become the first Frenchman to win showpiece
The change of scoring to...
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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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Squash Junkies: Meet the Brit who conjured the sport’s most fun and brutal event
It takes a brave man to quit his job, pack up his old squash kit bag and head for Europe on a wing and...
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‘How can we convince people to play squash beyond US college system?’
Sean Choi speaks to recently-retired American Olivia Blatchford Clyne on her decision, the future of US Squash, tour moments and her biggest rivals
On December...
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Five ways Olympic inclusion will change squash
"When I heard the news, I cried," England's top junior Asia Harris told Squash Mad recently of the moment she found out about squash's...
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2023: Squash Mad’s most read stories of year
From BJO to British Open and a host of talking point stories featuring a year to forget for one star Egyptian
10- County Scene: Delving...
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Eyewitness: How Sarah Fitz-Gerald won 1998 world squash title
'Give that match to a sports psychologist to explain,' was one seasoned observer's comment. It was the match of the year, no doubt about...
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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...