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

Squash is paying tribute to long-time writer Bert Mitchell, who sadly died at the weekend. He was 56. Bert, who lived in Stirling, was a former policeman turned journalist and author and wrote his squash stories under his RJ Mitchell byline. The Scot had produced features for Squash Mad since 2022 while he had also […] The post ‘Powerful voice’: Squash pays tribute to journalist Bert Mitchell appeared first on Squash Mad ..read more

Squash Australia has slammed the social media abuse directed at junior players, tournament referees and officials during the recent Australian Junior Open in Melbourne. Squash Australia CEO Robert Donaghue strongly condemned the recent abuse and reinforces SqA’s commitment to stamping out the behaviour and ensuring the safety of participants, particularly children. “It is unacceptable that […] The post Squash Australia slams social media abouse aimed at juniors and referees appeared first on Squash Mad ..read more

Egyptian duo Mostafa Asal and Nouran Gohar were crowned Black Ball Squash Open 2024 champions after defeating Ali Farag and Olivia Weaver in their respective finals in Cairo on Tuesday. No.2 seed Asal claimed his second title of the season after taking down World No.1 Farag in a superb four-game performance, while top seed Gohar […] The post Black Ball Squash Open 2024: Mostafa Asal and Nouran Gohar take titles appeared first on Squash Mad ..read more

Thomas and Patrick Bedore became the first father and son to win US Masters titles together in the 112-year history of the National Singles. Four players –including Dominic Hughes, Richard Chin, Steven Baicker-Mckee and Thomas Bedore – extended their title streaks at the event this month. Ten national champions–including four first-time champions–were crowned in age […] The post Father and son create US Masters Squash title history appeared first on Squash Mad ..read more

Singapore Squash has appointed Jamie Hickox, the former World No.15, as its new National Head Coach.  Hickox’s biggest coaching successes came in his time in Malaysia in 2006-2010, where he served as the National Head Coach, overseeing the development and success of a diverse roster of athletes. Amongst the athletes under his care were Nicol […] The post Singapore Squash signs Jamie Hickox as national coach appeared first on Squash Mad ..read more

Surrey led the way at the 2024 Junior Inter County Championships finals after securing four impressive titles in Sheffield. The county claimed both U13 titles, as well as victories in the BU17 and BU19 categories. It was also a successful tournament for Hampshire, who earned two titles of their own, whilst Yorkshire, Warwickshire, and Sussex […] The post Surrey leave 2024 Junior Inter County Championships with four titles appeared first on Squash Mad ..read more

Miguel Rodriguez won an incredible rally after losing his shoe during a mighty battle at the Black Ball Squash Open to reach the quarter-finals in Cairo. The Colombian cannonball prevailed 11-9, 11-6, 4-11, 6-11, 11-5 over 85 minutes in his round two match, winning in borrowed kit against home hope Tarek Momen after losing his […] The post Miguel Rodriguez wins epic point after losing his shoe mid rally appeared first on Squash Mad ..read more