For many squash fans watching the Olympics you may well have wondered before, is squash an Olympic sport. There are several similar racquet sports in the Olympics, namely tennis, badminton and table tennis. Also there are surely several much more niche sports, such as roller hockey and synchronized swimming. So is there a place for …
Husein Gradasevic
Among the pantheon of all time squash greats, there are two men that share a name. Jahangir Khan and Jansher Khan dominated the sport for the best part of two decades. During the 1980s and 1990s they won the majority of British and World Open titles between them. I will look at their history, their …
Mohamed El Shorbagy has made his name as one of the most gutsy and resilient squash players of the modern era. The three-time British Open Winner, and one-time World Open Champion has been one of the most dominant players on the circuit over the last decade. His name is synonymous with high-quality matches that have …
The dropshot in squash is the number one rally winner, so it is a crucial shot to try to improve. Some amateur players have little else in the locker, but a great drop-shot that you can play from all parts of the court can sometimes be enough to propel them to a decent standard of …
Ramy Ashour is widely regarded as the most talented squash player to ever play the game. He was the youngest player to reach the world number one spot since the eighties, and the world’s first two-time junior squash champion. He was three times World Open Champion, and one time British Open Champion. Known as The …
The history of female squash is one that has brought forward many heroines and legendary characters. It was in 2017 that the British Open announced that for the first time their would be an equal prize fund for both men and women. This shows the huge leaps forward that have been made in the women’s …
The jury might be out on whether Jahangir Khan is the best player to ever step onto a squash court or not. Depending on when you were born or when you played, there are one of two other names worthy of your attention. It really is a generational thing. Some squash fans are more impressed …
Nicol David is widely regarded as the best female squash player of all time. Between August 2006 and September 2015 she was the world number one, a staggering record of 105 consecutive months. She is the 8-time World Open Champion, and 5-Time British Open Champion. But how much is she worth? Nicol David is worth …
The most critical aspect of any squash training for young children is the capacity of the older sibling, parent or even coach to secure their long term interest in the game. While it is important to cut out bad habits early in a child’s squash development, keeping that child interested in the game will make …
Nick Matthew is one of the most recognized and inspirational figures in the game of squash. The three times World Open Champion is a also a Commonwealth Gold Medallist, and multiple World Team Championship winner. But how much is he worth? Nick Matthew is worth around $5 million. At least half of this has come …