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Nations Cup to trial new scoring system in New Zealand as SMM looks at innovative ways of promoting squash
New format trials eight teams of male and female players from the same nation
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
The PSA’s new marketing division...
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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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Likeable, impeccable world number one Paul Coll is an ideal role model who can change the face of squash
Conquering Kiwi is a fitting face to front campaigns that can raise the profile of the game the world over
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash...
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The hard graft pays off as Paul Coll takes over as world number one
Stars applaud as Kiwi Coll breaks Egyptian stranglehold on men’s rankings
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
New Zealand’s Paul Coll, known as the Superman...
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WSF moves World Junior Championships from Russia after invasion of Ukraine
PSA cancels all tournaments in Russia
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
(Updated February 28, 2022)
The World Squash Federation has reacted to the invasion of...
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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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Brother and sister Curtis and Torrie Malik are top seeds in the Kent Open
501 Entertainment sponsor tournament in honour of Kent squash legend Colin Payne
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Sussex brother and sister Curtis and Torrie...
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Best of three and Covid rules give us time to talk at Canary Wharf
Players enjoy chatting to the full-house crowds in London
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Sometimes the strangest of circumstances can lead to fresh discoveries....
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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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Squash goes green in France with four-club tour
French events aim to reduce travel and carbon footprint while promoting cleaner environmental targets
By ALAN THATCHER and NICOLAS BARBEAU
As politicians wrestle with the global...
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Squash faces risk of being dropped after change in Commonwealth Games format
Only athletics and swimming are safe after decision to reduce core sports and allow host city to choose events
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad...
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Superstars set to shine as the sport goes outdoors on World Squash Day
Mega marathon in Brisbane kicks off a busy World Squash Day
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
The 20th anniversary edition of World Squash...
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President Biden pays tribute as ‘the world’s biggest community squash center’ opens in Philadelphia
Squash for all is the key target of the $40m Arlen Specter Center
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Staging the U.S. Open in its...
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World champion Tarek Momen threatens to quit in astonishing attack on Mostafa Asal
Asal admits to mind games as rivals and fans accuse him of damaging the sport
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
World champion Tarek Momen...
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Amanda Sobhy helps to launch Countdown to 2021 World Squash Day
‘Fun, fitness and friendship make this so much more than just your 45 minutes on court’
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
The countdown to...
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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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Postponed Canary Wharf Classic returns in November
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
The Canary Wharf Classic, London’s most popular professional squash tournament, returns to the PSA World Tour calendar in...
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Squash Summit: Time to talk and plan a fun future for this fantastic game of ours
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
I am looking forward to speaking on March 5th at the online Squash Summit organised by the brilliant...
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World Champs back in Chicago in July with another million-dollar prize fund
By ALAN THATCHER – Squash Mad Editor
The PSA World Championships are heading back to Chicago in July. Once again there will be a million-dollar...
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Talk show time at ToC as new dates are announced for Cairo, Manchester and New York
By ALAN THATCHER – Squash Mad Editor
On the day that the dates for next year’s J.P. Morgan Tournament of Champions were announced, squash fans...
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As top kids learn lessons from Egypt’s superstars, Russia hopes for rich results in the future
By ALAN THATCHER – Squash Mad Editor
Two leading Russian juniors are training with the world’s top stars in Egypt. Moscow-based twins Varvara Esina and...
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Happy birthday to squash hero Linda Davie
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
I would like to lead the squash world today in singing a virtual “Happy Birthday” to one of...
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Squash is in limbo, waiting for the moment of truth
By ALAN THATCHER – Squash Mad Editor
With lockdown in various parts of the world set to continue for weeks and probably months, squash is...
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Calls for outdoor squash courts in USA
As the calls grow louder across the globe for more outdoor squash courts, two American national champions have been sampling the delights of playing...
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World Squash Day 20th Anniversary date is confirmed for Saturday September 11th 2021
World Squash Day 20th Anniversary date is confirmed for Saturday September 11th 2021
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor and World Squash Day Founder
World...
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Coping with Covid and building a sunny future for squash as an outdoor sport
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Just as squash players were enjoying their return to court, along came a new wave of guidelines and...
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Jahangir Khan backs World Squash Day project: Trade in your racket for a new one from UNSQUASHABLE and the old one goes to...
Jahangir Khan backs World Squash Day project: Trade in your racket for a new one from UNSQUASHABLE and the old one goes to a...
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On this day … how World Squash Day was born
On this day ... how World Squash Day was born
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
The world changed on this day in 2001...
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Women’s World Teams and British Junior Open fall to Covid restrictions
WSF hope to reschedule Women’s World Teams but BJO is cancelled
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
The 2020 WSF World Women’s Team Championships and...
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Squash has lessons to learn as pickleball picks up big numbers
The penny drops as squash begins to talk about open-air courts
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Pickleball is a new racket sport. Many squash...
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PSA plan provisional return to World Tour action
PSA World Tour returns with action in Manchester and Egypt
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
The PSA World Tour resumes in September with the...
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Anil Nayar, one of the best amateur players of all time
‘Turning professional was not for me’ says Hall of Famer Anil Nayar
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
I was expecting a book about squash....
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England Squash guidelines for a safe and cautious return to court
Clubs instructed to fully engage in assessing the risks and managing a safe return to play
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
England Squash have...
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Meet Daniel Tiwana, a squash legend at the age of 10
Daniel picks Ali Farag and Anthony Joshua as his top role models
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Squash has a new superstar ... and...
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The Big Interview: Chat show hosts Bobby and The Wolf talk squash, lockdown lagers and internet issues
Nick and Daryl discuss lockdown issues and how squash can grow when courts are open again
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Nick Matthew and...
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Herts squash community helps during the pandemic
Instead of awards, Herts help out with vital PPE equipment
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
It’s always good to hear about squash players going...
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PSA make tentative plans to reopen World Tour
PSA ‘cautiously outline a roadmap for the return of the Tour’
By ALAN THATCHER – Squash Mad Editor
The PSA are exploring all options in a...
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Lockdown leads to launch of Boast and Drive card game
Special offer: 10% off for Squash Mad readers in USA and Canada
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Trapped at home during the lockdown, squash...
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Coronavirus: The facts and the fears as clubs plan to reopen
Keeping clubs clean and safe: We can’t afford to get it wrong
By MIKE HEGARTY and ALAN THATCHER
As squash clubs and federations make plans to...
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Alan Thatcher: Squash faces a rocky road to reopening as France, NZ and Aussies lead the way
Laura leads my lockdown recovery as the squash world waits to reopen
By ALAN THATCHER – Squash Mad Editor
What day is it? Where am I?...