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    World Squash Federation

    • Borja Golan to provide free coaching clinic in Nepal
      by Natasha Coyle
      Spanish squash legend Borja Golan is set to be in Kathmandu from 29 March to coach the Nepalese national teams and underprivileged children who are often denied the chance to take part in sport. This article has been adapted from one first published by SquashPlayer Magazine. To read the full article, “Golan Taking Squash To […]
    • Malta Squash’s new National Squash Centre to be unveiled in April
      by Jonathan Smith
      Squash in Malta is set for an exciting future following news that a new state-of-the-art National Squash Centre will be officially opened on 2 April, when it will host the the ESF European Team Division 3 Squash Championships. The following article originally appeared on europeansquash.com. To read the original article, or to find out more […]
    • “For my dad and me, squash is the glue that holds our relationship together” Chelsea and Joseph’s squash story
      by Jonathan Smith
      This article has been adapted from one first published by the Squash Federation of Africa. To read the original article in full, click here. The 2025 Uganda Open Squash Championships, held in Tororo, Uganda, brought together talented squash players from across the region. Among them were Joseph Munyasya and Chelsea Mbete Munyoki, who competed in the […]
    • From Lagos Police to the squash court: Salome Iyelih’s WSO journey
      by Jonathan Smith
      Earlier this year, Salome Iyelih embarked on a career milestone, with the Nigerian heading to Birmingham for the British Junior Open for her first overseas experience as a qualified squash referee. Squash Player Magazine caught up with the Police College Squash Club regular to learn more about her experience refereeing overseas. The following has been […]
    • Olympics speak to ‘Warrior Princess’ Nour El Sherbini about ‘double life’
      by Jonathan Smith
      Squash star Nour El Sherbini lives a double life. Outside of the court, the Egyptian is quiet, friendly, and perhaps even a little shy. But once she steps inside the four glass walls, it becomes clear that her nickname “The Warrior Princess” is well earned. In an exclusive interview with Olympics.com, the seven-time world champion and five time World Team […]

    Control the T

    • What Your Opponent’s Body Language is Telling You
      You can learn a heck about your opponent's mindset by observing their actions and body language, whether before a match, during a match, or even in between games.
    • Nicole Bunyan – Cleveland 'Squash in the Land' Tournament Recap
      Team CT's very own Nicole Bunyan is back with another awesome tournament recap. This time, Nicole walks us through her experience at the recent 'Squash in the Land' PSA silver event in Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
    • What Level Are You Playing At?
      Squash doesn’t have one official numerical rating system like other sports such as pickleball, where players are ranked from 2.0 to 6.0 based on their ability, however, that doesn’t mean there aren’t ways to gauge your level.
    • 6 Reasons Why Your Squash Has Plateaued
      Squash is pretty hard for nearly everybody who picks up a racket for the first time. It takes a good few tries to get used to the ball, the racquet work, the movement, and even the rules.
    • Movement > Shots
      Shots" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> In squash, perfectly executed shots (whether they're winners, repeatedly tight drives, deceptive boasts, or fast-paced volleys) always please the crowd. And that makes sense, because most of the time when watching squash, we generally watch the ball rather than the players.

    Squash Mad

    • Mohamed ElShorbagy wins Canadian Squash Open in 80th tour final
      by Squash Mad staff
      An eye-watering set of statistics rang out as world No.8 Mohamed ElShorbagy picked up his second title of the 2024/25 PSA Squash Tour season — and 51st of his career — in his 750th match as a pro. In his 80th PSA final, El Shorbagy powered past Mexican No.1 Leonel Cardenas in the final of […]
    • World Squash Championships 2025 set for Chicago with £1.3m prize money
      by Squash Mad staff
      Chicago’s Lakeshore Sport & Fitness will host the PSA World Championships in May, with over one million dollars in prize money. The sport’s showpiece returns to the Windy City between May 9-17. It will be the fourth time the world champs have been held in Chicago since 2019. A state-of-the-art glass court will be erected […]
    • England Squash inks adidas deal
      by Squash Mad staff
      England Squash has announced a new partnership with global sportswear giant adidas that sees them become the squash governing body’s official clothing and shoe partner in a two-year deal. The sports clothing giant will supply match kit and training wear to England’s junior and senior national teams as well as high performance coaches working within […]
    • U23 world squash winners to qualify for world championships
      by Squash Mad staff
      The winners of the U23 World Squash Championships will automatically qualify for the PSA World Championships. The inaugural U23 World Squash Championships are taking place in Karachi, Pakistan from 6-10 April and will feature a men’s singles event and a women’s singles event, with both championships having a 32-player draw. Entry in each event will […]
    • Pittsburgh Squash Open: Joel Makin overcomes Youssef Ibrahim to title
      by Squash Mad staff
      Wales’ Joel Makin claimed the 2025 Pittsburgh Open title after beating Egypt’s Youssef Ibrahim in a 75-minute thriller at Steel City Squash in Pennsylvania.  The match started with a brutal 27-minute first game that saw long, punishing rallies for the two players as both looked to play balls to the back of the court. The […]

    US Squash

    • Texas Family Organization Hosts PSA Challenger Tournament to Support Local Club
      by Catherine Brady
      Tournament participants, including Laila Sedky (fourth from left). Earlier this month, Plano, TX organization Brightpath Foundations created by teen squash players Shriya and Shruti Viswanathan hosted a grassroots PSA Challenger event at Lifetime Fitness Garland to draw attention to the local squash community and prevent Lifetime Fitness’ courts from being repurposed. The event gathered publicity […]
    • US Squash Eyes Olympic Gold With National Player Development Pathway Launch
      by Chris McClintick
      National Player Development Pathway Created to Ensure Sustained Excellence US Squash has officially launched its Player Development Pathway, a groundbreaking initiative designed to identify and nurture future squash champions by providing them with the training, coaching, and competitive opportunities needed to maximize their potential. With squash set to make its Olympic debut at the 2028 […]
    • GA and Brunswick Complete Historic Scholastic Sweep at High School Nationals
      by Chris McClintick
      Connecticut’s bother-sister schools Greenwich Academy and Brunswick School made history by winning the U.S. High School Championships and U.S. Middle School Championships in the same year for the first time Sunday, February 23, at the Arlen Specter US Squash Center. The 2025 U.S. High School Championships is the largest squash tournament in the world featuring […]
    • Philadelphia Public League Celebrates Third Season
      by Chris McClintick
      The Philadelphia Public League marked the end of its third squash season with its culminating team championships, February 11, at the Arlen Specter US Squash Center. Two years ago, US Squash, SquashSmarts and the Philadelphia School District partnered to introduce squash into the Philadelphia Public League’s roster of sports with the Specter Center and SquashSmarts […]
    • US Squash Seeks Controller
      by ussquashorg
      About US Squash US Squash is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization which serves as the only national governing body and membership organization for the sport in the United States. Founded in 1904 and headquartered in Philadelphia, it is a member of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, the Pan American Squash Federation, and the World Squash […]

    Squash Canada

    • Top Squash Stars Set to Clash at the 2025 Canadian Men’s Open – ElShorbagy, Soliman, Crouin & Baillargeon, Ready to Take the Power Court
      by Simone Visram
      The AirSprint Private Aviation Canadian Men’s Open 2025 kicks off this coming Monday, bringing the world’s elite squash talent to Calgary once again, for an action-packed showdown. From February 24-28, all eyes will be on the spectacular, all-glass Power Court at Bow Valley Square, where the show will unfold. “Hosting the Canadian Men’s Open at Bow Valley Square for the fourth […]
    • Important Updates: New Squash Doubles Rules Implemented for 2024-2025 Season
      by Simone Visram
      After receiving numerous rule change suggestions from players within the Squash Doubles community, the Squash Canada Doubles Committee, in collaboration with the US Squash Doubles Rules Committee, has implemented the following rules for the upcoming season:  The addition of Rule 3.g. states that the opponent must not deliberately block the server or the server’s partner […]
    • Squash Canada Introduces New Manager of Programs, Lucas Filice
      by Simone Visram
      Lucas joins Squash Canada as a seasoned professional with a background in sports management and leadership development. Formerly with Tennis Canada, Lucas played a pivotal role in organizing the Canadian University National Championships at the prestigious National Bank Open. Lucas has helped Inspire Through Sport, an organization focused on keeping youth female tennis players in […]
    • Team Ontario Wins for a Third Consecutive Year at the 2025 Ridley Windows & Doors Canadian Masters Teams Championship
      by Simone Visram
      Team Ontario was able to bring home a third Canadian Masters Teams Championship win last weekend, January 24 – 26, at the beautiful Moncton Squash Club, in New Brunswick. Team Ontario once again dominated the playing field, with a 6-1 win against Team Quebec and a 4-3 win against Team Alberta in the championship pool. The […]
    • Time To Get Active! ParticipACTION’s Community Challenge Returns June 2025
      by Simone Visram
      Squash Canada is thrilled to share the return of ParticipACTION’s Community Challenge. Since 1971, this initiative has called on Canadians of all ages, backgrounds, abilities and activity levels to get active throughout the month of June in hopes of finding the most active community in the country. This year, communities will compete for the title […]