SQUASH NEWS From around the web

World Squash Federation

• “My vision is to create a few Jahangir Khans in the next five years” – PSF’s Adnan Asad speaks ahead of U23 World Squash Championships
  April 2, 2025 by Jonathan Smith
  On Sunday, Pakistan will make history by hosting the inaugural edition of the U23 World Squash Championships, which will take place in Karachi from 6-10 April. For squash fans the world over, Pakistan is a nation synonymous with squash thanks to the domination of legendary figures such as Jahangir and Jansher Khan, with six-time world […]
• ‘Squash is a chance to lead a better life’ – Olympics.com speaks to Philippines’ Buraga on beginning his journey in the sport
  March 29, 2025 by Natasha Coyle
  The Philippines’ No.1 squash player Christopher Buraga first picked up a squash racket when he was eight years old. Buraga has climbed the ranks to become the Filipino junior No.1 and has saved some of his earnings to help his mother buy a house. In an exclusive video interview with Olympics.com and Philippines National Coach […]
• Noor Zaman on representing Pakistan at the U23 World Championships
  March 28, 2025 by Natasha Coyle
  Noor Zaman is one of 54 players who will be competing in the U23 World Championships in Karachi, Pakistan. For Zaman, the competition will be incredibly special as it takes place in his home country. The 2025 U23 World Squash Championships are the first edition of the new event, which features a 32-player draw in […]
• Campion and Willstrop to lead first edition of “World Squash Talks” series
  March 27, 2025 by Jonathan Smith
  World Squash is excited to announce the launch of a new series of expert sessions led by some of the sport’s leading figures. The “World Squash Talks,” will be a regular series delivered over the next 18 months and will see guest contributors sharing content with the global squash community to help coaches of all […]
• Draw and seedings announced for U23 World Squash Championships
  March 26, 2025 by Jonathan Smith
  The seedings and draws have been announced for the 2025 U23 World Squash Championships, which are taking place at DHA Creek Club, Karachi, from 6-10 April and will be streamed live on WORLDSQUASH.TV and select partner channels. The 2025 U23 World Squash Championships are the first edition of the new event, which features a 32-player […]

Control the T

• The Elements Of Squash That Keep Me Coming Back
  April 3, 2025
  You may not know, but, we also have a pickleball newsletter that's written by Sara McInnes and emailed out every two weeks (if you're a pickleball player, I'd highly recommend signing up, by the way)!
• 5 Subtle Things That May Be Affecting Your Accuracy
  April 3, 2025
  Being able to hit shots accurately and consistently is one of the most important parts of squash, however, it's a very tricky thing to master.
• Ramy Ashour, The Artist
  April 3, 2025
  A while back, I talked through some of my favourite World No.1s throughout history.
• Defensive Skills That Will Keep You in the Rally
  March 11, 2025
  We've all been on the back foot in a squash rally, game, or even an entire match, however, that doesn't necessarily mean that you're going to lose!
• Squash's World No.1s Through The Ages
  March 11, 2025
  I'm not going to take full credit for this topic, however, I am very excited about writing it!

Squash Mad

• Mostafa Asal returns to world squash No.1 with Optasia win
  March 30, 2025 by Squash Mad staff
  World No.1-to-be Mostafa Asal and World No.3 Hania El Hammamy lifted the Optasia Championships after delivering one-way wins on Sunday. Asal successfully ensured he would overtake current World No.1 Ali Farag to the summit of the world rankings following a controlled 11-4, 11-4, 11-8 victory over Paul Coll.  READ MORE: Mostafa Asal timeline: The squash […]
• Mostafa Asal timeline: The squash career of Egypt star
  March 30, 2025 by Rod Gilmour
  Egypt’s Mostafa Asal had a junior career suggesting there would be a fine senior career ahead. Few could have believed the events which have unfolded on and off court over the next few years as he took to the PSA World Tour. 2019 Mostafa Asal, nicknamed the Raging Bull, plays his first British Open, taking […]
• Optasia Squash 2025: Paul Coll and Satomi Watanabe keep title bids alive
  March 29, 2025 by Squash Mad staff
  Defending champions Paul Coll and Satomi Watanabe kept their title hopes alive at the Optasia Championships 2025 after recording thrilling five-game victories on quarter-finals day of the PSA Squash Tour Gold-level event at the Wimbledon Club.  Men’s No.2 seed Coll prevailed after an epic 79-minute duel with England No.2 Marwan ElShorbagy, taking the deciding game […]
• Optasia Squash 2025: Jonah Bryant shows future talent against Egypt’s wise head
  March 26, 2025 by Rod Gilmour
  The Optasia Championships DJ has a penchant for spinning 90s house classics down at The Wimbledon Club. Jonah Bryant wasn’t even born then, but even with his nostalgic first name the Englishman is fast becoming the latest to break into the modern era. A top 40 player, the 19-year-old is playing his first world tour […]
• World Squash Championship 2025 draws released
  March 24, 2025 by Squash Mad staff
  The draws for the 2024-2025 PSA World Championships have been released as the biggest prize in professional squash is once again up for grabs in Chicago in May. An all-glass court will be erected at Lakeshore Sport & Fitness, featuring the richest prize purse in the history of professional squash, with more than $1.3m of […]

US Squash

• Digital Drive 3.21.25
  March 21, 2025 by Chris McClintick
  
• Jaffe Sisters and Velasco Honored with DeRoy Sportsmanship Award
  March 17, 2025 by Chris McClintick
  Graduating junior squash players Alexandra Jaffe, Samantha Jaffe and Oliver Velasco were presented with the 2025 DeRoy Sportsmanship Awards during the 2025 US Squash Junior Awards Night at the Arlen Specter US Squash Center Saturday, March 15. 2025 marked just the third time in the award’s twenty-seven year history that three juniors earned the honor. […]
• Sportsmanship, Excellence and Class of 2025 Celebrated at Junior Awards Dinner
  March 17, 2025 by Chris McClintick
  US Squash celebrated commitment, excellence and sportsmanship in junior squash and the graduating senior class at the 2025 US Squash Junior Awards Night Saturday, March 15, at the Arlen Specter US Squash Center. The Junior Awards Night was held following the U.S. Junior Squash Championships semifinals and featured the presentation of the DeRoy Sportsmanship Award, […]
• Alex Jaffe Tops Twin Sister Sam in GU19 Final; Dartnell Claims Second National Title
  March 16, 2025 by Chris McClintick
  Alexandra Jaffe defeated her twin sister and DeRoy Sportsmanship Award co-honoree, Samantha, in a five-game GU19 final, while BU19 top seed Alexander Dartnell claimed his second national title without dropping a game on finals day of the 2025 U.S. Junior Squash Championships Sunday, March 16, at the Arlen Specter US Squash Center in Philadelphia. View […]
• West & Stoker Reclaim National Doubles Title; Leeuw & Haycocks Lift First
  March 11, 2025 by Chris McClintick
  Lauren West & Georgina Stoker reclaimed their women’s open National Double title, while Clinton Leeuw and Jaymie Haycocks earned their first national title together Sunday, March 9, at the Maryland Club in Baltimore. The eighty-ninth edition of the National Doubles was the first to be held in Baltimore since 2010 when 125 teams competed. 140 […]

Squash Canada

• Anderson, Baizley, Caldwell, Miller and Wren to be Inducted Into Canadian Squash Hall of Fame May 10
  April 1, 2025 by Simone Visram
  The Canadian Squash Hall of Fame Commission is pleased to recognize five outstanding members of the Canadian squash community as well as their achievements and contributions to the sport. Gordon Anderson, Marnie Baizley, Clive Caldwell, Alana Miller and Steve Wren will be inducted into the Canadian Squash Hall of Fame during the afternoon of Saturday, May 10, at the Toronto […]
• Call for Certified Coaches
  March 31, 2025 by Simone Visram
  Squash Canada has three upcoming, exciting coach opportunities in 2025 and early 2026 and invites applications for these positions. Please note that there is a very tight application timeframe – by April 30, 2025. The available positions, the terms of engagement and required qualifications are summarized in the attached table. In addition to applicable honoraria, […]
• Canadian Doubles Championships Return to the Granite Club This Week for the First Time Since 2019
  March 27, 2025 by Simone Visram
  Returning to the Granite Club for the first time since 2019, the 2025 Canadian Doubles Championships presented by Slaight Music and the Mortgage Company of Canada, will take place from March 27 to 30. In addition to the action at the Granite Club, matches will also be hosted at Toronto’s premier satellite clubs including The […]
• Champions Crowned at the 2025 Jesters Canadian University and College Championship
  March 21, 2025 by Simone Visram
  The 2025 Jesters Canadian University and College Championship, hosted by McGill University in Montreal, was held this past weekend (March 14 to 16) for the 2025 rendition of the tournament. With a record-breaking draw and an electric atmosphere, this year’s event set a new bar for university squash in Canada.  In the Men’s Open draw, […]
• Canada’s Student-Athletes Set to Compete at the 2025 Jesters Canadian University and College Championship in Montreal, QC
  March 14, 2025 by Simone Visram
  The 2025 Jesters Canadian University and College Championship presented by the City of Montreal kicks off this Friday at McGill University (March 14 – 16), bringing together Canada’s top student athletes across the country for a thrilling weekend of competition. This year’s championship is set to be the most significant in a decade, with record […]