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BLOG: Colour clashes should be avoided
BY ALAN THATCHER
Whatever happened to the clothing rules at major tournaments, designed to prevent players taking to the court in identical colours?
Sorry to have...
News
World Open: Matthew and David keen to keep hold of titles
Champion Matthew & Gaultier To Contest World Final
5 November 2011
RESULTS: PSA World Open, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Semi-finals: Nick Matthew (ENG) bt Karim Darwish (EGY) 11-9,...
News
World Open: Nicol David feels at home
Nicol David’s bid to win the World Open a record sixth time carried her to a notable revenge and to the semi-finals in her...
News
World Open: Palmer bows out, battling bravely to the end
Palmer says goodbye as Australia’s World Open challenge over
By ANDREW DENT
Australia’s World Open squash challenge ended in Rotterdam on Friday as both Kasey Brown...
Features
World Open: Ramy rocked by injury
Ramy Suffers As Gaultier Makes World Semis
4 November 2011
RESULTS: PSA World Open, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Quarter-finals:
Nick Matthew (ENG) bt Peter Barker (ENG) 6-11, 11-8, 11-8, 11-5 (71m)
Karim...
Coaching and Development
WSF: Courting a new generation of female players
Squash Courts A New Generation Of Female Players On World Squash Day
Squash is all set to attract a new generation of female players thanks...
News
World Open: Shabana survives Hisham attack
Shabana Survives World Open Shootout
4 November 2011
RESULTS: PSA World Open, Rotterdam, Netherlands
3rd round (lower half of draw):
James Willstrop (ENG) bt Marwan El Shorbagy (EGY) 11-8,...
News
World Open: Palmer wins battle of golden oldies
Palmer Prevails Over Lincou In World Open Thriller
3 November 2011
RESULTS: PSA World Open, Rotterdam, Netherlands
3rd round (top half of draw):
Nick Matthew (ENG) bt Mohamed El...
News
WSF: World Juniors off to Qatar
WSF World Junior Championships Move To Qatar
3 November 2011
The current circumstances in Egypt have forced the World Squash Federation to relocate the 2012 WSF Men's and...
Features
WSF: Nicol David to be inducted into WSF Hall of Fame
Nicol David To Be Inducted Into WSF Hall of Fame
2 November 2011
Malaysia's world number one Nicol David will be inducted into the World Squash Federation Hall...
ESR
World Open: Marwan sinks Selby
El Shorbagy Junior Sinks Selby In Rotterdam
1 November 2011
RESULTS: PSA World Open, Rotterdam, Netherlands
2nd round:
Nick Matthew (ENG) bt Tarek Momen (EGY) 11-4, 11-9, 11-4 (47m)
Mohamed El...
News
World Open: Mighty Cesar shocks Grant
Day Four at Victoria: Salazar shocks Grant
From STEVE CUBBINS in Rotterdam
After three days of 32 matches we were down to a mere 24 today,...
News
World Open: Old warriors battle on
Palmer & Lincou survive ...
From STEVE CUBBINS in Rotterdam
Playing probably his last world open, two-time champion David Palmer took an hour and a half...
News
World Open: Galifi wins through to face Matthew
29 October 2011
RESULTS: PSA World Open, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Brothers in Arms and Birthday Treat in Rotterdam
It was another long day at Victoria Squash in Rotterdam, the...
Features
WSF: Back the Bid 2020 campaign
WSF Launches 'Back the Bid 2020'
29 October 2011
The World Squash Federation (WSF) is launching Back the Bid 2020 to tap into the huge support that players,...
Coaching and Development
WSF: Squash Awards Dinner at the World Open
7th Annual World Squash Awards To Be Awarded At World Open Dinner
25 October 2011
The world's leading players will be honoured at the seventh annual World...
News
WSF: Mexico strike gold in Pan-Am Games
RESULTS: Pan American Games Squash Championships, Guadalajara, Mexico
Men's Singles semi-finals:
Cesar Salazar (MEX) bt Arturo Salazar (MEX) 11-2, 11-8, 11-2
Miguel Angel Rodriguez (COL) bt Shawn Delierre...
Coaching and Development
WSF: Harare to host 2012 African Junior Champs
Harare To Host 2012 All Africa Junior Squash Championships
24 October 2011
Vijay Gajjar, President of the African Squash Federation, today announced that the next All Africa Junior...
ESR
WORLD OPEN: Matthew top seed in Rotterdam
Matthew Top Seed In Rotterdam
11 October 2011
Defending champion Nick Matthew, the world number one from England, is top seed in next month's PSA World Open, despite...
ESR
ESR: World Masters expands to include Over-80s
World Masters Championships Expands To Include Over 80’s
In a great addition to next year’s World Masters, Over 80’s will now be able to...
Coaching and Development
WSF: New squash PC video game launched
World Squash Federation Launches First 3D Simulation PC Video Game
Squash enthusiasts will now have the chance of enjoying the sport they love in the...
News
WSF: Pakistan Federation chief punished
WSF Penalises Pakistan Federation Chief
7 October 2011
The World Squash Federation (WSF) has taken action against Pakistan Squash Federation Honorary SecretaryIrfan Asghar for bringing both the sport...
Alan's Archive
ALAN’S ARCHIVES: Alan on Egypt’s success
VERBATIM - Alan Thatcher on EgyptPublished by: SquashZAG on 21st May 2010
Everybody wants to know the Egyptians’ secret. The answer is simple: numbers, with...
News
WSF: Egyptians top World Junior Circuit rankings
Egyptians El Shorbagy & El Tayeb Head New WSF World Junior Circuit Rankings
3 October 2011
Egyptians Marwan El Shorbagy and Nour El Tayeb, the reigning...
Coaching and Development
Squash Canada: Power Academy becomes National Centre
Squash Canada designates National Squash Academy as National Centre of Excellence
Squash Canada has announced an agreement with the National Squash Academy (NSA) as Squash...
ESR
British Open heads for Hull, via the O2 Arena
The British Open is back on the calendar and it's coming to Kent!
England Squash and Racketball announced today that the finals of the British...
Canary Wharf Classic
Referees need help with long-distance vision
Here's my response to Steve Cubbins' article on referees in his new Blog On The Tyne, headlined How Many Referees Is Enough?
Source: www.cubbins.info
Steve
Some...
News
WSF: New logo is off the wall!
WSF Unveils New Corporate Logo
20 September 2011
The World Squash Federation today launches a bold new visual identity.
The WSF's new corporate logo is intended to achieve...
Coaching and Development
WSF: World Squash Day – Here Come The Girls
World Squash Day 2011: Here Come The Girls
A worldwide programme to increase female participation in squash launches today.
World Squash Day 2011, which takes place...
News
World Open offers riches in Rotterdam
World's Best Squash Stars Confirmed for World Open in Rotterdam
15 September 2011
A star-studded cast featuring the world's best players will line up in the World...
Coaching and Development
PSA: Video referees here to stay
PSA To Roll Out Video Review For All TV Events
8 September 2011
After extensive trials at recent major PSA World Tour events, the Professional Squash Association is...
ESR
European Masters: Portugal
Men's Over-45 champion Fredrik Johnson
EUROPEAN SQUASH NEWS
RESULTS: European Masters Individual Squash Championships, Porto, Portugal
Men's Over-35 quarter-finals:
Renan Lavigne (FRA) bt Gregory Billebaulr (FRA) 12-10, 11-5, 11-4
Andrea Torricini...
News
WSF opens office in Lausanne
World Squash Federation Opens Office in Lausanne, Switzerland
The World Squash Federation (WSF) today announced that it is opening an office in the Maison Du Sport International...
ESR
World Squash Day hits the headlines
World Squash Day is generating media coverage all over the globe.
Excellent coverage has been achieved on the respected website, Inside The Games, which links...
News
WSF: President honoured in India
WSF President Ramachandran Honoured in India
1 September 2011
Mr N Ramachandran, President of the World Squash Federation, has been honoured by the government of India...
News
WSF: Darwish wins decider to give Egypt the title
From HOWARD HARDING in Paderborn
RESULTS: World Team Championship, Paderborn, Germany
Final:
EGYPT bt ENGLAND 2/1
Ramy Ashour bt Nick Matthew 11-7, 11-9, 14-12 (61m)
Hisham Mohamed Ashour lost...
News
WSF: World Teams event showcases squash
A full-house crowd in Paderborn cheered tothe rooftops as Simon Rosner took Ramy Ashour to five. Picture by ANDREAS...
News
WSF: England face Egypt in World Teams final
Pictures by ANDREAS DIRKES
From HOWARD HARDING in Paderborn
RESULTS: World Team Championship, Paderborn, Germany
Semi-finals:
ENGLAND bt AUSTRALIA 3/0
James Willstrop bt Cameron Pilley 11-7, 11-8, 11-2 (43m)
Nick...
News
WSF: England face Aussies in World Team semis
RESULTS: World Team Championship, Paderborn, Germany
Quarter-finals:
ENGLAND bt ITALY 2/1
Nick Matthew bt Stephane Galifi 11-8, 11-8, 11-5 (44m)
James Willstrop bt Davide Bianchetti 11-7, 11-4, 11-4 (23m)
Daryl...
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WSF: USA beat Canada to reach last eight
From HOWARD HARDING in Paderborn
RESULTS: World Team Championship, Paderborn, Germany
Last sixteen round:
ENGLAND bt HONG KONG CHINA 3/0
Daryl Selby bt Yip Tsz Fung 11-5, 11-4,...