INTERNATIONAL SQUASH MAGAZINE

In a thrilling display of skill and determination, Hamza Khan made history by becoming Pakistan's first WSF World Junior Squash Champion since Jansher Khan in 1986. The 17-year-old showcased his prowess in a gripping men's final at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, battling back from a game down to clinch victory against 15-year-old Mohamed Zakaria of Egypt.Zakaria had shown...

Former World Champion Tarek Momen has had a season filled with trials and tribulations. Despite facing numerous hurdles, he managed to feature in two PSA World Tour event finals - the Malaysian Open and Black Ball Open. Moreover, Momen's consistency throughout the season was remarkable, reaching the quarter-finals of all PSA Platinum events and narrowly missing out on the last...

Egyptian squash star Nour El Tayeb enjoyed a successful season, consistently ranked within the top World's 10 and ending her 2022/23 campaign ranked World No.5.Nour kicked off the season triumphantly with a victory at the CIB ZED Open in Cairo, setting the tone for the rest of the year. With determination and skill, she reached at least the quarter-finals in...

New Zealand squash star Paul Coll faced a challenging season on the PSA World Tour following his Gold Medal triumph at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Despite clinching just one title at the Canary Wharf Classic, Coll struggled to convert opportunities in critical matches.In an exclusive interview with the Professional Squash Association (PSA), Paul Coll, also known as 'Superman,' reflected on...

In a recent interview with the Professional Squash Assocaition (PSA), Mohamed ElShorbagy, the World No.3 squash player, expressed his anticipation for a rematch with Mostafa Asal in the upcoming season. He also offered advice to Asal's fellow rivals, urging them to refrain from complaining on social media and instead focus on honing their skills to defeat him.ElShorbagy reflected on his...

The survival of the Commonwealth Games is not just about preserving a historic event; it is about securing the future of squash. This global platform has the unrivaled power to expose our sport to new audiences, kindle unbridled emotions, and celebrate the brilliance of squash on the world stage. Ther sport of squash needs to rally behind the cause to...

Nour El Sherbini, the formidable Egyptian squash sensation, enjoyed a remarkable 2022/23 season, reaching an impressive six finals out of the ten events she participated in. Notably, she clinched five titles, including the prestigious Tournament of Champions, the British Open and another PSA World Championship crown, further solidifying her position among the sport's elite.In a candid interview with the Professional...

In the fiercely competitive world of squash, Egypt's Ali Farag had a season to remember in 2022-23. Despite battling a debilitating knee injury that forced him to miss several events, Farag's determination and skill propelled him to new heights, culminating in him regaining the coveted World No.1 ranking and clinching four consecutive titles, including his first British Open trophy and...

In a season marked by his quest to reclaim the coveted World No.1 ranking, former top-ranked player Mohamed ElShorbagy found renewed form and success under the guidance of his former rival, Gregory Gaultier. Despite falling short of his ultimate goal, ElShorbagy's performances were commendable, securing five PSA World Tour titles, including the prestigious PSA Qatar Squash Classic and triumphing at...

Joelle King of New Zealand has had a remarkable season on the PSA World Tour, winning two titles and making it to the semi-finals in nine events, including her first appearance in the final four at the PSA World Championships.In a recent interview with the Professional Squash Assocaition (PSA)< the New Zealand No.1 reflected on her season and shared her...

Mazen Hesham had a breakthrough season on the PSA World Tour, leaving his injury troubles behind and making a significant impact. After a seven-year title drought, he clinched a long-awaited victory, reached the quarter-finals of the PSA World Championship for the first time, and achieved a career-best ranking of World No.7.In an exclusive interview with the Professional Squash Assocaition (PSA),...

Georgina Kennedy, England's top-ranked squash player, faced a challenging first half of the 2022/23 season due to illness. However, she made an impressive comeback, securing a spot in the CIB PSA World Tour Finals and reaffirming her position in the world's top 10.In an recent interview with the Professional Squash Assocaition, Kennedy reflected on her season and expressed satisfaction with...

The 2022-23 PSA World Tour season concluded with a remarkable tally of 33 World Tour events, featuring a diverse array of 20 distinct players who claimed championship titles. Throughout the season, spectators were treated to an extraordinary display of skill and determination, witnessing breathtaking matches and awe-inspiring performances across numerous captivating tournaments. The PSA reflect on another memorable and record-breaking...

The curtains have fallen on the 2022-23 PSA World Tour season, leaving behind an astounding legacy of 33 PSA World Tour events that enthralled spectators. This season showcased a remarkable cast of 20 exceptional players, each leaving an indelible mark by clinching championship titles.Throughout this awe-inspiring season, fans were treated to an unparalleled exhibition of skill, resilience, and sheer determination,...

The Professional Squash Association (PSA) have recognised Egyptians Mostafa Asal and Nouran Gohar as the as the PSA World Tour Players of the Month for June with Kenzy Ayman of Egypt and Ryunosuke Tsukue of Japan acknowledged as the PSA Challenger Tour Players of the Month.Mostafa Asal and Nouran Gohar emerged victorious in the recent PSA World Tour Finals following...

Squash participation in England has experienced a further decline, with figures from Sport England indicating a drop of just over 10% since the year preceding the pandemic. The latest data from the Sport England Active Lives survey reveals that, between November 2021 and 2022, 264,100 adults (over the age of 16) played squash or Squash57 (racketball) at least twice in...

The Professional Squash Association (PSA) have announced that 28-year-old Mexican squash player Rodolfo Vega has tragically lost his life in a motorbike accident, leaving the squash community in shock.Rodolfo Vega, who achieved a career-high PSA World Ranking of World No. 224 in March of this year, first graced the PSA stage in 2018. Demonstrating his prowess, he clinched victories in...

Nouran Gohar and Mostafa Asal emerged victorious on the finals day of the CIB PSA World Tour Finals, marking a historic end to the 2022-2023 PSA World Tour season at the EDNC SODIC in Cairo, Egypt.Gohar clinched her second CIB PSA World Tour Finals crown, adding to her previous triumph in the 2020-2021 edition. In a remarkable showdown lasting a...