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Citigold Wealth Management are new title partners of Canary Wharf Classic
Canary Wharf tenants Citigold Wealth Management sponsor sell-out Classic and Corporate Challenge
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
The Canary Wharf Classic, long established as...
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Stay of execution for David Lloyd Gidea Park
Court closures put on hold for six months
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Squash players at the David Lloyd Club in Gidea Park, Essex,...
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Squash world mourns brave young fighter Sumner Malik
Sumner Malik, 2006-18: An amazing young man whose brave smile lit up the world of squash
By ALAN THATCHER
The squash world is mourning the passing...
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More corporate spin as squash players lose the fight to halt David Lloyd court closures
CEO: ‘We will look at saving the courts at Gidea Park’
Club manager: ‘They close on September 10th’
By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor
Campaigning squash...
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Alan’s Blog: Squash players make a racket as David Lloyd closes courts for an untried fitness circuit
Fury at ‘dishonest’ media response from David Lloyd Clubs
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By ALAN THATCHER, Squash Mad Editor
Squash players all over the UK are up in arms at...
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Alan’s Blog: Wedding bells and a special beer brewed for the World Masters
Special brew named Three Wall Boast ready for Charlottesville
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By ALAN THATCHER, Squash Mad Editor
Some 800 squash players, from 59 nations, have pitched up in...
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Nick Matthew weighs in as refs get tough on lets in Gold Coast
Players taken by surprise by referees’ get-tough policy
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By ALAN THATCHER, Squash Mad Editor
NICK MATTHEW has joined the debate that has sprung up over...
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Interview: Nick Matthew goes for gold in Gold Coast
Thoughts of gold and golf, with the British Open in between and a brave new world lying ahead
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Interview by ALAN THATCHER, Squash Mad...
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Tough and talented, Tesni Evans tackles ToC in confident mood
‘I’ll just keep working hard and see where it takes me’
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By ALAN THATCHER, Squash Mad Editor
Tesni Evans is already the highest-ranked female player...
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Mohamed ElShorbagy top seed as Canary Wharf prize fund hits $100,000
Six-times champion Nick Matthew makes farewell appearance at the East Wintergarden
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
The Canary Wharf Squash Classic will enjoy a...
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World Squash Day brings the game together like a global village
Squash is just one big global family
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
World Squash Day brought the sport together like one big global family...
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East Coast Academy launches graphical history of the game on World Squash Day
Squash’s history in bite-sized chunks
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, October 14th 2017, In celebration of World Squash Day, The East Coast...
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Stars support World Squash Day
Double the fun says Cam Pilley
The world’s leading squash players are encouraging every club on the planet to open their doors to support World...
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England stars back World Squash Day
Laura and Nick urge clubs to get involved to grow the game
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
England’s leading squash players are encouraging every...
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Nick Matthew to bring curtain down on a stellar career
Nick Matthew targets the World Champs, British Open and a fourth Commonwealth Games gold in his final season on tour
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Alan’s Blog: In praise of PSA introducing shorter knock-ups
Time waits for no man, apart from the never-ending knock-ups in squash
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
At long last, the PSA are planning...
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Brad Hindle Interview: Why Gregory Gaultier is shining so brightly
Gaultier's golden run is down to being relaxed and confident
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
Top coach Bradley Hindle is gaining a reputation as...
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Nick Matthew launches UK Masterclass events after Dubai finale
Nick Matthew Academy Masterclasses to launch in UK after PSA World Series Finals in Dubai
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
Nick Matthew is getting...
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The Big Interview: Nick Matthew talks about his future life as a coach
Knowledge is power for the memory man of squash as he plans for life after stellar playing career
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Interview by ALANÂ THATCHER, Squash Mad Editor
Nick...
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Nick Matthew to donate Canary Wharf prize money to #Sunshine4Sumner
Sumner Malik is guest of honour at the East Wintergarden on Monday
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By ALAN THATCHER, Squash Mad Editor
Three-time World Champion Nick Matthew has pledged...
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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...
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Alan’s Blog: Canterbury Tales and the Court of King Joseph
Tribute to the busiest man in squash
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
When you are invited to a special function to name a court in...
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Sudden death of Colin Payne linked to murder enquiry
Teenager appears in court on murder charge
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
The sudden death of a national squash champion is being linked to...
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555: Ross Norman’s tribute to Jahangir Khan
Jahangir Khan lifted the level of squash by 15 to 20 per cent. Roger Federer did the same for tennis, but maybe by five or ten per cent.
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Alan’s Blog: How Jacques Fontaine won WSF presidential election after dramatic recount
President Trump beats President Fontaine by one hour
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
The world was gripped with anticipation this week, waiting for the longest...
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Alan’s Blog: On the BBC with Danny Lee
BBC World News salutes Jahangir Khan
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
I enjoyed visiting the BBC command centre in Portland Place, London, to discuss...
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Alan’s Blog: Jahangir Khan 555 book reveals an amazing era in squash
Geoff Hunt, Ross Norman and five years of total domination by the great Jahangir Khan
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
Today sees the publication...
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Great ideas all over the planet for World Squash Day
Dublin bike dash is the biggest event
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By HOWARD HARDING - Squash Mad Correspondent
Squash facilities around the world will be opening their doors to...
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Alan’s Blog: Tune up for World Squash Day with the ideal song for squash
World Squash Day anthem by Darren Hanlon
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
Twitter was abuzz this week with lots of fun posts about the...
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Alan’s Blog: Showcasing the sport in sumptuous venues
Packed venues bring top-class squash to new levels of drama
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
The successful delivery of the US Open, with the...
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Racquetball salutes lessons learned from SquashTV
Squash’s video output dwarfs racquetball efforts in the USA
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
My friend Freddy Ramirez writes a terrifically engaging racquetball blog called...
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Rush is on for 2017 Canary Wharf tickets
Seventh sell-out in a row expectedÂ
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
A mad scramble is under way after tickets went on sale this morning...
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Nick Matthew says: Join me on court for World Squash Day
‘Every top player started out by playing at their local squash club’ says three-time world champion
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
Three-times world champion...
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Mr and Mrs Racketball ignore name change and call it ‘throwing money down the drain’
By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
Further opposition to plans to rename racketball as Squash 57 is surfacing in Yorkshire by the organisers of a...
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Squash Mad investigation: Parent takes Pakistan federation to court
New evidence from Pakistan in over-age scandal
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
Fresh evidence has emerged from Pakistan concerning the scandal of the national...
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Farewell to Alison, Mike, Geoff and Rick
Tributes to Kent squash stalwarts
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
What a desperately sad few weeks, saying farewell to four friends who were heavily...
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As we warned, Squash 57 rebranding exercise is laughed out of court
Clubs, coaches, players and racket manufacturers all refuse to play ball with name change
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
As we warned the other day,...
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Racketball: 57 guesses to come up with a new name
Stand by for a racketball revolution as new name is about to be announced
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
News reaches Squash Mad HQ from...
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Why squash does NOT need the Olympics
Few, if any benefits would accrue from a place at the tainted top table
COMMENT: By AÂ Squash Professional
On the eve of the 2016 Olympic...
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Alan’s Blog: What kind of Olympics would we like to be part of?
As top golfers avoid Rio, Olympic ideals come under the microscope
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
James Willstrop wrote another impassioned plea for...