INTERNATIONAL SQUASH MAGAZINE

Aly Abou Eleinen, fresh out of Penn University in Philadelphia, enjoyed a remarkable first full season on the PSA World Tour during the 2022/23 campaign. The 23-year-old Egyptian wasted no time in making a name for himself, securing notable victories over Victor Crouin at the PSA World Championships and Youssef Soliman at the Oracle NetSuite Open.In his debut season as...

With the much-anticipated return of a major squash to the French capital later this month for the Paris Squash Alpine, all eyes are on the upcoming PSA World Tour Platinum event.For former World Squash Champion Rod Martin of Australia, who once frequented France during the heyday of the 1980s and 90s, this marks a thrilling moment as he oversees the...

In the realm of squash, Mostafa Asal's journey has been marked by a series of comebacks following bans, driven by a sense of injustice and the desire to reclaim his dominant position in the PSA World Rankings. Yet, with an unprecedented third ban raising concerns, one must ponder when this unique case of self-inflicted setbacks will leave lasting scars.While the...

England Squash has recently announced that World No.6 Marwan ElShorbagy will represent England at all Professional Squash Association (PSA) and World Squash Federation (WSF) sanctioned tournaments.Marwan, who celebrates his 30th birthday today, is a winner of 13 PSA World Tour titles having started his journey in England at the age of 14 when joined his older brother Mohamed at Millfield...

Egypt secured their tenth WSF Women’s World Junior Team Championship title and extended their remarkable winning streak to eight consecutive victories by triumphing 2-0 against Malaysia, the second-seeded team, at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre in Australia.Malaysia entered the tie with a burning desire for revenge, having suffered defeat at the hands of Egypt in the finals of the last...

World Squash Officiating (WSO) has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by appointing the sport's inaugural full-time professional referees, namely Roy Gingell and Andrea Santamaria.Roy Gingell boasts extensive experience in refereeing since the 1980s & will take on the role of Professional Referee and Development Lead. Besides officiating at major squash tournaments, he will concentrate on refining referee training and appraisal processes.Meanwhile,...

Victor Crouin, the rising French squash talent, has enjoyed a remarkable 2022/23 season on the PSA World Tour. His dedication and consistent performances have seen him play the most events among the top 50 players worldwide. Remarkably, he featured in six PSA World Tour finals, securing three titles. Notably, this sucessful season propelled him into the World's top 10 for...

Peruvian squash sensation, Diego Elias, showcased an exceptional level of consistency during the 2022/23 PSA World Tour season, making him a force to be reckoned with. The 26-year-old talent reached an impressive seven finals throughout the season, clinching four prestigious titles, including the coveted U.S Squash Open and the esteemed J.P. Morgan Tournament of Champions. This remarkable performance also led...

Egyptian squash sensation Hania El Hammamy has concluded a season filled with highs and a few setbacks. Securing her position as World No.3 at both the start and end of the season, she also briefly held the coveted World No.2 spot after triumphant victories at the Egyptian Squash Open and Hong Kong Squash Open, where she defeated the formidable Nouran...

Egyptian squash sensation Nouran Gohar has once again demonstrated her dominance on the PSA World Tour during the 2022/23 season, leaving fans in awe with her consistent performances and impressive achievements. With an impressive tally of five titles and reaching the final in almost every event she participated in, Nouran Gohar has solidified her position as the World No.1.In an...

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...