Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Features

Gregory Gaultier and Cam Pilley rock the crowds in Malta

Battle On The Rock to headline Malta Squash Festival in 2017 <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor World champion Gregory Gaultier and Australian power-hitter Cameron...

Alan’s Blog: Olympic bid high on the agenda as five new sports are accepted by the IOC in Tokyo

London summit to decide who controls squash's future Olympic bids <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor Squash's Olympic aspirations, and recent history of failing bids,...

Tom Ford meets Joel Makin in Kent Open final

Top seed Charles Sharpes loses bitter battle on racket-throwing conduct stroke By ALAN THATCHER    Top seed and reigning champion Charles Sharpes crashed out of the...

The Big Interview: Laura Massaro will give it her all in Dubai

Top seed loves the variety of the women’s game <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor The women’s event in the PSA World Series Finals presents...

The Big Interview: Nick Matthew in the mood for Dubai return

‘If I was fit I’d play till I was 100’ <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor Nick Matthew returns to action after an ankle injury...

Adil Maqbool unbeaten in the Emirates for 12 years

Maqbool takes record 11th Abu Dhabi Open title <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor Abu Dhabi: UAE’s number 1 squash player, Adil Maqbool, extended his...

Scotland claim third place at the Euros

England double as Scots gain podium finish <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor England clinched double success with victories in the mens and women’s events...

Squash Junkies jamboree: 21st birthday party this year

Biggest party weekend in squash just got bigger!  <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor The world’s biggest squash party just got bigger! This year’s Squash...

50 not out for Fredrik Johnson

Can anybody beat the Linköping Lion? <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor Fredrik Johnson made it 50 national titles after a double triumph in the...

Squash rally goes viral as Kiwi Paul Coll dives around the court

New internet sensation after Kiwi Coll's Canary Wharf dives By ALAN THATCHER - Squash Mad Editor   New Zealand's Paul Coll has become an internet sensation...

Richie and Robbie rock the rankings

Great day for England in Canary Wharf qualifiers <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor It was a great day for the English in the qualifying...

PSA trial new refereeing system at Canary Wharf

Single referee and video review at Canary Wharf  <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor The PSA are to trial a return to a single referee...

Words of wisdom from Tarek Momen

Egyptian ace looks for the positives after climbing to world No.6 <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor Tarek Momen has revealed the torment caused by...

Azlan Iskander steps in to rescue Women’s Worlds

Malaysia to host postponed event in April with record prize fund <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor Former professional player Azlan Iskandar has stepped in...

Ramy Ashour calls for respect for referees

Triple world champion calls for voting system to reward referees <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor Ramy Ashour has spoken out in support of squash...

Plans for Pyramids return as World Team event gets KO

Plans to resurrect squash spectacular at the Pyramids <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor The World Squash Federation has reluctantly abandoned plans to re-schedule the...

Laura Massaro’s hard work pays off

Fitness, diet and a more attacking game plan take Laura Massaro to the top of the world rankings <!-- --> Interview by Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad...

Alan’s Blog: Let’s rally round for Carlisle Squash Club, flooded out again

Squash Mad Campaign: How we can help Carlisle SC, washed out for the second time in 10 years <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor Carlisle...

Women’s Worlds: PSA discuss compensation to players as govt accuse promoters of blackmail

KL cancellation leaves players angry as govt blast promoters <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor The PSA have finally confirmed that the 2015 Women's World...

World Teams is called off after Cairo petrol bomb kills 16

Egypt and WSF call off World Teams after 16 deaths in Cairo attack <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor The Men's World Team Championship, scheduled...

Malaysian fury: If it’s safe enough for Obama, it’s safe for squash players

Women's Worlds: Malaysian govt hits out at Hallmark By ALAN THATCHER   The Malaysian government has launched a furious attack on the Hallmark Events Group following the cancellation...

England, USA and Canada: Why we pulled out of the World Teams

'We could not ignore security reports' says England Squash chief <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor England Squash, Squash Canada and US Squash have all...

Squash world rises to all-French contest in Seattle

  Gregory Gaultier meets Lucas Serme in World Championship first round By ALAN THATCHER   Of all the fascinating match-ups in the first round of the 2015...

PSA step up pressure on WSF with World Task Force

National federations back PSA move <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor The Professional Squash Association (PSA) have reiterated their belief that the existing World Squash...

Ramachandran’s brother sacked as head of Indian cricket

Big brother is sacked as corruption scandals engulf Indian cricket  <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor As pressure mounts on World Squash Federation president Narayana...

PSA attack on WSF: The full document

As the IOC watched events unfold at FIFA, squash's Olympic bid was marred by a tarnished leader at the helm <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor The...

Exclusive: PSA lead attack on World Federation

PSA and federations demand action over "embarrassing" president Ramachandran and set up Global Task Force <!-- --> EXCLUSIVE: By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor The PSA and...

Alan’s Blog: Why squash lost out to skateboarding for Tokyo Olympics

  Squash needs to get its skates on to catch up with popular street sports <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor Moaning about skateboarding being put...

Stampede starts for Canary Wharf tickets

Huge demand for London's top tournament as prize money increases to $70k <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor The Canary Wharf Squash Classic is back...

World Squash Day gives the game a lift

Stars shine as squash world unites with day of action to raise funds for Unicef <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor A week after the...

Alan’s Blog: Egypt rules the rankings

The future has arrived as Egypt dominates world squash <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor Karim Darwish once joked that one day there would be...

Olympic disaster in Tokyo

Baseball tops the list as five new sports are chosen, but squash bid fails again By ALAN THATCHER   Squash failed to sway the Tokyo hosts...

Alan’s Blog: Boris bats for World Squash Day

WSD15_LAND London Mayor and UK Sports Minister back World Squash Day <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor World Squash Day has received some ringing endorsement from...

Alan’s Blog: Racquetball champion Paola Longoria makes pitch for the Olympics

Mexican marvel dives into Olympic debate after golden Pan-Am Games <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor Racquetball world champion Paola Longoria added to her medal haul...

Alan’s Blog: Olympics and the Junkie weekend

  Junkies celebrate 20th anniversary <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor Looking around the world of squash this weekend, several events bring a smile to the face...

Alan’s Blog: One year on from the greatest show in squash

Glasgow Games anniversary coincides with squash's 2020 vision for an Olympic place in Tokyo <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor One year ago this week,...

World Squash Day 2015: Get on the ball for Unicef

As the Olympic bid hots up, squash gets on the ball for Unicef <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor World Squash Day 2015 promises to be...

IOC boss visits Pan-Am Games

  IOC boss Thomas Bach visits Pan-Am squash in Toronto <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor IOC chief Thomas Bach popped in to watch the squash...

Blog: Nick Matthew is Britain’s greatest racket player

Wimbledon highlight as Nick Matthew is rated a better racket player than Andy Murray <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor Squash took centre stage on Centre...

It’s Bye-Bye to Bengy

Malaysian star Ong Beng Hee retires from the PSA Tour <!-- --> By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor Ong Beng Hee, the most successful Malaysian male squash player...