Squash
Mathieu Castagnet: New chapter beckons for French squash ‘warrior’
Written by I Dig Sports Published in Squash
Monday, 27 March 2023 02:11 At the end of 2022, Mathieu Castagnet announced he was retiring, aged 36. The French Warrior, a nickname that paid tribute to his fighting spirit on court, looks back on a career which had reached its peak in 2016. He also unveils his plans for the future, which he hopes will keep him close to the sport he loves.A NEW…
Karim Abdel Gawad wins first PSA World Tour event in 12 months
Written by I Dig Sports Published in Squash
Sunday, 26 March 2023 10:56 It was almost as though he had never been away as Karim Abdel Gawad won his first PSA World Tour title in a year in capturing the Optasia Championships squash title. Gawad, the 2016 world champion, beat compatriot and World No.12 Youssef Soliman in a straight-game final 11-4, 11-7, 11-3 in 34 authoritiative minutes. Gawad was competing in just his…
Charlie Lee pulls off stunning Wimbledon win over Mohamed ElShorbagy
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Friday, 24 March 2023 03:30 World No.58 and event wildcard Charlie Lee pulled off an astounding upset at the Optasia Championship by beating world No.1-chasing Mohamed ElShorbagy in four games. Lee (who spoke to Squash Mad last week about his current hot streak) built on his impressive straight-games win in round one over Germany’s Rafael Kandra by toppling former world champion ElShorbagy to advance to…
‘Squash is in a sad state – only Mostafa Asal can change that’
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Tuesday, 21 March 2023 10:44 The three-time world champion spoke to Squash Mad on squash’s biggest controversy and says no one is winning from the World No.1’s divisive fan split.Nick Matthew believes that Egypt’s Mostafa Asal is now faced with a choice of two paths when it comes to the six-week suspension and £2,000 fine he had slapped on him by the PSA on Monday.…
Egypt star Mostafa Asal hit with six-week ban from PSA World Tour
Written by I Dig Sports Published in Squash
Monday, 20 March 2023 16:38 World No.1 Mostafa Asal has been hit with a six-week ban after being cited for “dangerous play” on the PSA World Tour as the young Egyptian’s career took another wild turn on Monday night. As revealed by Squash Mad, the 21-year-old Egyptian was present at a disciplinary hearing mid-tournament last week at the Canary Wharf Classic, hours before losing his…
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Monday, 20 March 2023 04:22
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Friday, 17 March 2023 15:16
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Friday, 17 March 2023 03:19
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Friday, 17 March 2023 02:23
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Wednesday, 15 March 2023 12:36
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Thursday, 09 March 2023 00:25
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Thursday, 09 March 2023 04:54
Nick Matthew leads Hallamshire to first ever Yorkshire Premier League squash title
Wednesday, 08 March 2023 06:55
Nicol David Organisation receives boost for squash and tutoring project
Tuesday, 07 March 2023 14:51
ElShorbagy and Gohar power to Black Ball Squash Open titles
Monday, 06 March 2023 05:58
Mohamed ElShorbagy set for first British Open squash tilt as Englishman
Saturday, 04 March 2023 05:48
Welsh squash club fights back after closure threats
Wednesday, 01 March 2023 23:00
US Squash chief defends pursuit of racquetball courts
Thursday, 23 February 2023 03:59
Nick Matthew named Berkshire School Director of Squash
Sunday, 19 February 2023 23:09
Mostafa Asal has John McEnroe qualities on court, says squash great
Monday, 20 February 2023 06:54
Drew denies referees have been told to avoid ‘yes lets’
Sunday, 19 February 2023 22:00
‘We need answers’: Sydney squash club feels council squeeze
Friday, 17 February 2023 02:27
Greg Gaultier on Nour El Sherbini, Prague and chasing British Open titles
Wednesday, 15 February 2023 18:14