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  • Empowering Girls in Sport: The Future of Squash

    Empowering Girls in Sport: The Future of Squash

    The landscape of youth sports is evolving, with a growing recognition of the unique challenges faced by girls in maintaining their participation. Girls often drop out of sports during adolescence, influenced by factors such as lack of confidence, limited access, social stigma, and insufficient encouragement. This trend not only affects their physical health but also…

  • From Villian to Hero, Mostafa Asal’s Journey to Redemption

    From Villian to Hero, Mostafa Asal’s Journey to Redemption

    Navigating Controversy, Embracing Redemption, and Inspiring Future Generations in Squash Known as the “Raging Bull,” Mostafa Asal’s journey in the squash world is a fascinating narrative that continues to evolve. Initially, Asal was perceived by many as a controversial figure due to his animated, over-the-top celebrations combined with his undeniable talent. However, as time went…

  • Squash Summit 2024: Uniting Enthusiasts, Leaders, and Influencers in Birmingham

    Squash Summit 2024: Uniting Enthusiasts, Leaders, and Influencers in Birmingham

    Global Excitement for the First-Ever PSA Foundation Squash Summit Squash enthusiasts, leaders, and influencers worldwide are gearing up for Squash Summit 2024. It’s the very first PSA Foundation Squash Summit and it’s scheduled for June 3rd and 4th in Birmingham. The event runs concurrently with the British Open Squash Championships and promises two days of…

  • 10 Tips to improve your timing on your return-of-serve

    10 Tips to improve your timing on your return-of-serve

    Players, especially new and intermediate players, often struggle with the return of service. Unfortunately, a weak return of serve can put you in jeopardy for the rest of the rally. Not only can it create frustration when we don’t know how to correct it, but over time it can get into our heads. Instead of…

  • Where to Stand After Serving in Squash

    Where to Stand After Serving in Squash

    Squash positioning is important to allow you the best chance of a quickly hit ball. But in some cases, we are not sure exactly where we are supposed to stand after serving. Conventional wisdom often advises players to relocate to the “T” area. However, sometimes players are confused when their serve retrieved at the backcourt…

  • Nine Tips to stay focused during an entire squash match

    Nine Tips to stay focused during an entire squash match

    The game of squash is cognitively very demanding. Not only do we need to concentrate on how and where we are hitting the ball, but we also need to pick up where our opponents are on the court, the kinds of shots they are likely to play, and the clues that give us and idea…

  • Why do I have timing problems when I play squash?

    Why do I have timing problems when I play squash?

    There can be several factors that can affect your timing when playing squash. Here are seven common reasons for timing problems: If you are experiencing timing problems when playing squash, it may be helpful to work on improving your focus, footwork, positioning, racket preparation, and practice habits. This can help you improve your timing and…

  • Eight-week suspension for Dimitri Steinmann

    Eight-week suspension for Dimitri Steinmann

    PSA just announced that Dimitri Steinmann has been given an eight-week suspension by the PSA and a £2000.00 fine based on behavior during his round one match against Timothy Brownell at the US Open last October 7th, 2023. Initially, he was charged with “above of racquet equipment” and “Dangerous play”. These charges were upgraded to…

  • 10 New Year’s Resolutions for Squash Players for 2024

    10 New Year’s Resolutions for Squash Players for 2024

    It’s that time of year when we are inspired to make changes. Winter has arrived in the northern hemisphere, the season is fully underway. We may be starting a new house league season or part way through our interclub league. Maybe we are just looking to get fitter and have a fun workout. Either way, it’s the…

  • Crack Shot: Short Film

    Crack Shot: Short Film

    If you are a squash enthusiast you are bound to enjoy this short fictional film about a troubled former junior champion who has a complex relationship with the game. According to Rob Munday’s interview with Alex Cohen, the filmmaker, Alex states, “The game is a beautiful, brutal, and loud dance, and I wanted to show…

SQUASH ARTICLES From around the web

  • Egypt complete historic clean sweep of WSF World Squash Team Championship titles
    by Jonathan Smith on December 15, 2024

    Egypt’s women and men made history at Hong Kong Football Club with victories over the USA and England in the finals of the WSF World Squash Team Championships, the first edition of the competition to feature both men’s and women’s championships simultaneously. In the women’s final, Egypt won their fourth consecutive title with a 2-0 Continue Reading…

  • Breaking: Egypt’s men hit back against rivals England to win WSF World Squash Team Championship
    by Jonathan Smith on December 15, 2024

    Egypt’s men followed up the success of their women’s team with a combative win over rivals England in the final of the WSF World Squash Team Championship at Hong Kong Football Club, the first edition of the competition to feature men’s and women’s events simultaneously. Today’s string order of 3-1-2 meant that Egypt’s World No.5 Continue Reading…

  • BREAKING: Egypt’s women win WSF World Squash Team Championships
    by Jonathan Smith on December 15, 2024

    Egypt’s women have defended their WSF Women’s World Squash Team Championship title after defeating USA at Hong Kong Football Club. Egypt went into today’s tie aiming for a fourth consecutive title, having won the 2016, 2018 and 2022 editions, and their second in a row at the expense of USA, who had qualified for consecutive Continue Reading…

  • WSF announces results of Presidential and Vice Presidential elections
    by Jonathan Smith on December 15, 2024

    The World Squash Federation, WSF, is pleased to announce the results of the Presidential and Vice Presidential elections, which took place during the 54th WSF Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Hong Kong, China on 14 December 2024. Incumbent President Zena Wooldridge (ENG), who stood unopposed, has been reelected for a second term. Five candidates stood Continue Reading…

  • WSF World Squash Team Championship finals: Preview and watch live
    by Jonathan Smith on December 15, 2024

    After an epic week of squash at Hong Kong Football Club, we’re down to the last day of action as the four remaining teams battle it out for the WSF World Squash Team Championship titles. This year’s competition is an historic one, representing the first time that the women’s and men’s events have been held Continue Reading…