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Greg Lobban leads the way as Scotland pick a mix of youth and experience for Commonwealth Games
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Thursday, 09 June 2022 01:24
‘Competing in Glasgow was the best two weeks of my career but I’m sure Birmingham will also be special,’ says LobbanBy ALAN THATCHER – Squash Mad EditorScotland have high hopes of success in the Commonwealth Games after announcing a six-player squad packed with experience and youthful promise. With just under 50 days to go until the 2022 Commonwealth Games, held…
Mohamed ElShorbagy has sat on the throne of squash for so long and Egyptians will always be proud of him
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Thursday, 09 June 2022 07:26
‘He is one of the most distinguished masters of the game,’ says Black Ball CEO Mohamed RaefBy ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor)Mohamed ElShorbagy deserves to be lauded by the Egyptian squash community, despite switching international allegiance to England. That’s the view of Mohamed Raef, CEO of Cairo’s Black Ball Club, one of the world’s greatest squash venues. Raef is one…
Gregory Gaultier and James Willstrop roll back the years to win through in Mauritius
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Wednesday, 08 June 2022 00:52
Willstrop’s win sets up a second round battle with his new England team-mate Mohamed ElShorbagyBy ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor)Gregory Gaultier is like an addict who simply can’t give up squash. Promising it will be his final farewell, Gaultier gave himself the wild card for his latest venture in Mauritius and promptly beat England’s George Parker in the first round.…
Exclusive: World champion Ali Farag talks about his third title and his wife Nour’s incredible return to top form
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Tuesday, 07 June 2022 06:28
‘I’m super proud of my third title – and of how Nour has come back to play better than ever’INTERVIEW by ALAN THATCHER (Squash Mad Editor)Life is good in the Farag household right now. Ali has just claimed his third World Championship title and his wife Nour El Tayeb is enjoying a rapid rise up the rankings after an astonishing…
Squash and the royals: I still feel guilty to this day after pinching a court from Prince Philip
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Thursday, 02 June 2022 18:03
I cringed as my American opponent roared ‘No way, man, you’re 10 minutes late’By GORDON KERR (Squash Mad Correspondent)My accidental brush with royalty came from a most unlikely source: an assertive, self-assured American to whom etiquette was a distinctly foreign language. My path towards an incident that still makes me shudder began after just under three years of working for…
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Thursday, 02 June 2022 10:31
Squash and the royals: As we salute Her Majesty’s jubilee, we bring you some fun stories from the royal court
Wednesday, 01 June 2022 16:15
Mostafa Asal downs Diego Elias to lead Egyptian quartet into El Gouna semi-finals
Wednesday, 01 June 2022 02:09
Nour El Tayeb returns to world top 20
Wednesday, 01 June 2022 02:40
Ali Farag returns to the top of the men’s rankings after winning his third world title in Cairo
Tuesday, 31 May 2022 15:28
Paul Coll topples Tarek Momen to set up revenge clash with Mohamed ElShorbagy
Sunday, 29 May 2022 03:38
Tinne Gilis stuns No.4 seed Amanda Sobhy in El Gouna second round surprise
Saturday, 28 May 2022 01:58
Greg Lobban wins all-Scottish battle with Alan Clyne in El Gouna first round
Thursday, 26 May 2022 05:26
Exclusive: Jansher Khan talks to Squash Mad about today’s top stars and his friendship with Mohamed ElShorbagy
Thursday, 26 May 2022 07:54
How Jason Foster reached the top of the squash refereeing pyramid by handling World Champs final
Monday, 23 May 2022 06:25
Padel and pickleball boom leaves squash standing still
Sunday, 22 May 2022 23:12
Sixth world title for Nour El Sherbini and a third for Ali Farag
Sunday, 22 May 2022 03:01
Iana’s Story, Part 3: Finding a new safe haven in Poland allowed me to resume my refereeing career
Wednesday, 18 May 2022 14:41
Nicol David, a brilliant champion and role model, plans a movie of her life
Wednesday, 18 May 2022 15:59
Sarah-Jane Perry survives surge from Sabrina Sobhy to reach World quarter-finals
Monday, 16 May 2022 01:47
Squash numbers fall as padel helps Edinburgh to recover after lockdown
Sunday, 15 May 2022 21:44
Paul Coll ready for a night at the Museum after sweet victory over Mango
Sunday, 15 May 2022 00:40
Defending world champions power through as Nour El Sherbini shows she is back in business
Saturday, 14 May 2022 11:56