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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...
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Gregory Gaultier and Cam Pilley rock the crowds in Malta
Battle On The Rock to headline Malta Squash Festival in 2017
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
World champion Gregory Gaultier and Australian power-hitter Cameron...
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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
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
Squash's Olympic aspirations, and recent history of failing bids,...
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Tom Ford meets Joel Makin in Kent Open final
Top seed Charles Sharpes loses bitter battle on racket-throwing conduct stroke
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Top seed and reigning champion Charles Sharpes crashed out of the...
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The Big Interview: Laura Massaro will give it her all in Dubai
Top seed loves the variety of the women’s game
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
The women’s event in the PSA World Series Finals presents...
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The Big Interview: Nick Matthew in the mood for Dubai return
‘If I was fit I’d play till I was 100’
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
Nick Matthew returns to action after an ankle injury...
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Adil Maqbool unbeaten in the Emirates for 12 years
Maqbool takes record 11th Abu Dhabi Open title
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
Abu Dhabi: UAE’s number 1 squash player, Adil Maqbool, extended his...
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Scotland claim third place at the Euros
England double as Scots gain podium finish
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
England clinched double success with victories in the mens and women’s events...
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Squash Junkies jamboree: 21st birthday party this year
Biggest party weekend in squash just got bigger!Â
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
The world’s biggest squash party just got bigger! This year’s Squash...
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50 not out for Fredrik Johnson
Can anybody beat the Linköping Lion?
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
Fredrik Johnson made it 50 national titles after a double triumph in the...
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Squash rally goes viral as Kiwi Paul Coll dives around the court
New internet sensation after Kiwi Coll's Canary Wharf dives
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New Zealand's Paul Coll has become an internet sensation...
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Richie and Robbie rock the rankings
Great day for England in Canary Wharf qualifiers
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
It was a great day for the English in the qualifying...
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PSA trial new refereeing system at Canary Wharf
Single referee and video review at Canary WharfÂ
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
The PSA are to trial a return to a single referee...
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Words of wisdom from Tarek Momen
Egyptian ace looks for the positives after climbing to world No.6
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
Tarek Momen has revealed the torment caused by...
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Azlan Iskander steps in to rescue Women’s Worlds
Malaysia to host postponed event in April with record prize fund
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
Former professional player Azlan Iskandar has stepped in...
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Ramy Ashour calls for respect for referees
Triple world champion calls for voting system to reward referees
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
Ramy Ashour has spoken out in support of squash...
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Plans for Pyramids return as World Team event gets KO
Plans to resurrect squash spectacular at the Pyramids
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
The World Squash Federation has reluctantly abandoned plans to re-schedule the...
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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
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Interview by Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad...
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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
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
Carlisle...
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Women’s Worlds: PSA discuss compensation to players as govt accuse promoters of blackmail
KL cancellation leaves players angry as govt blast promoters
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
The PSA have finally confirmed that the 2015 Women's World...
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World Teams is called off after Cairo petrol bomb kills 16
Egypt and WSF call off World Teams after 16 deaths in Cairo attack
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
The Men's World Team Championship, scheduled...
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Malaysian fury: If it’s safe enough for Obama, it’s safe for squash players
Women's Worlds: Malaysian govt hits out at Hallmark
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The Malaysian government has launched a furious attack on the Hallmark Events Group following the cancellation...
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England, USA and Canada: Why we pulled out of the World Teams
'We could not ignore security reports' says England Squash chief
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By Alan Thatcher, Squash Mad Editor
England Squash, Squash Canada and US Squash have all...
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Squash world rises to all-French contest in Seattle
Gregory Gaultier meets Lucas Serme in World Championship first round
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Of all the fascinating match-ups in the first round of the 2015...