Belgium made squash history at the ESF European Team Championships in Zurich on Saturday as the formidable Gilis sisters earned the nation’s first ever title. Victories for both world no.4 Nele and no.9 Tinne sealed a 2-1 victory at the Uster Squash Arena – denying England a 41st title out of 43 championships and becoming […] The post European Team Squash 2024: Belgium women make history, England men secure title appeared first on Squash Mad ..read more

Dicky Rutnagur, one of the big hitters in squash journalism for magazines and newspapers for nearly 50 years until his death in 2013, analysed the Benson and Hedges British Open at Abbeydale, forecasting the most dramatic of showdowns, a final between Geoff Hunt, whom the Australians claim is the world No.1, and Jonah Barrington, whom […] The post How the first of squash’s grudge rivalries was spawned appeared first on Squash Mad ..read more

Although men’s top seeds and 43-time champions England finished top of Pool A as expected, their concluding encounter against Spain on Thursday was a somewhat rocky experience as the semi-finalists were cemented at the 2024 ESF European Team Squash Championships in Zurich  In the opening two rubbers, former world no.1 and world champion Mohamed ElShorbagy […] The post European Team Squash 2024: England men edge into semi-finals appeared first on Squash Mad ..read more

June’s PSA Squash Summit, on the sidelines of the British Open in Birmingham, is a sell out – but you can still express an interest should more tickets become available. The summit will provide a platform for participants to engage in meaningful discussions, share insights, and collaborate on initiatives to galvanize our squash community and […] The post Path to LA Olympics: PSA Squash Summit sells out appeared first on Squash Mad ..read more

 Second seeds Belgium survived a big scare in the women’s competition on day one of the ESF European Team Division 1 and 2 Championships in Uster, Switzerland.  The opening day saw two rounds of pool matches in Division 1 at the seven-court Uster Squash Arena – and while defending champions England sailed through their opening […] The post European Team Squash 2024: Belgium survive opening scare appeared first on Squash Mad ..read more

Jonah Bryant, one of England’s top prospects, is one of four home wildcards for the upcoming British Open in Birmingham. Bryant, playing his debut first round in the showpiece, will be joined by male compatriot Simon Herbert while Torrie Malik and Asia Harris are the women’s wildcards this year. The 18-year-old Bryant is currently ranked […] The post British Open Squash 2024: Jonah Bryant handed one of four wildcards appeared first on Squash Mad ..read more

Egypt’s Nouran Gohar and Ali Farag set themselves up for their world title bids on home soil next month by claiming the El Gouna International Squash Open titles. The duo defended their El Gouna titles after taking down  compatriots Nour El Sherbini and Mostafa Asal in two brilliant battles by the Red Sea. In the women’s final, […] The post Egypt’s Nouran Gohar and Ali Farag take El Gouna squash titles appeared first on Squash Mad ..read more

England’s Georgina Kennedy came through a five-game battle against home hope Nour El Tayeb at the El Gouna Squash International to seal a semi-final berth. Meanwhile, Egypt’s Karim Abdel Gawad downed World No.2 Paul Coll in straight games. Elsewhere, World No.2 Nouran Gohar and World No.4 Mostafa Asal both produced 3-0 wins to progress. In […] The post El Gouna Squash 2024: Georgina Kennedy sets up Nouran Gohar last four clash appeared first on Squash Mad ..read more

The Professional Squash Association says that artificial technology will be used to assist referees – and will begin testing AI systems which could support officials in the sport. PSA CEO Alex Gough described AI as a potential “game changer” for squash as the sport looks to utilise the latest technology to improve fan and player […] The post AI is potential ‘game changer’ for squash – PSA CEO appeared first on Squash Mad ..read more

Egyptian World No.13 Aly Abou Eleinen reached his maiden Platinum quarter-final after defeating England’s World No.9 Marwan ElShorbagy in an exciting four-game encounter on day four of the El Gouna International Squash Open 2024. The 24-year-old, who in round two shocked World No.6 Mazen Hesham, continued his excellent run with a comprehensive performance on the […] The post El Gouna Squash 2024: Aly Abou Eleinen reaches maiden Platinum quarter-final appeared first on Squash Mad ..read more