World Squash Federation

1. The Big Three: the story of squash’s dominant trio

   The Big Three is a new documentary that follows ‘The Big Three’: Nour El Sherbini, Nouran Gohar, and Hania El Hammamy. These three Egyptian women have dominated the top three spots in squash in recent years. Yet, their success has not come without the trials and tribulations of life on tour, injury, and the pressure Continue Reading...

2. Kirsty Coventry elected 10th IOC President at 144th IOC Session in Greece

   The following press release was first issued by olympics.com Kirsty Coventry has been elected the 10th President of the International Olympic Committee. The 41-year-old Zimbabwean was chosen in a secret ballot of seven candidates at the 144th IOC Session being held in Costa Navarino, Greece, on Thursday (20 March), for an eight-year term of office. President-elect Coventry replaces outgoing President Thomas Bach, Continue Reading...

3. Nick Taylor’s Rise to Head Coach of US Squash

   Nick Taylor was appointed as Head Coach of US Squash after they recently announced their new Player Development Pathway in preparation for the LA2028 Olympic Games. The pathway is designed to foster long-term athlete development by incorporating age-appropriate training and competition to minimise burnout, injuries, and early dropout. By offering clear opportunities for progression, US Continue Reading...

4. ESF adopts Squash Players App as official venue data source

   The European Squash Federation has officially adopted the Squash Players App (SPA) interactive map as the definitive, authoritative source of squash venue data across Europe. The map, powered by crowdsourcing, features more than 3,400 venues in Europe, and approaching 7,000 worldwide. Each venue displays essential details such as location, contact information, website and (if available) Continue Reading...

5. Squash representatives meet with Brisbane 2032 team

   Representatives of World Squash, Squash Australia and the Professional Squash Association have hailed a “positive and constructive” meeting with the Brisbane 2032 team at the Brisbane 2032 office on Thursday 13 March. During the meeting, World Squash President Zena Wooldridge, Squash Australia President Matt Schmidt and CEO Rob Donaghue, Professional Squash Association COO Lee Beachill Continue Reading...

6. US Squash launches new Player Development Pathway

   US Squash has launched its Player Development Pathway ahead of squash’s debut as an Olympic event at the LA28 Olympic Games. The initiative has been designed to support players in the US ahead of the Olympics by providing them with the training, coaching, and competitive opportunities needed to maximise their potential. The pathway is designed Continue Reading...

7. Kara Lincou, niece of former World No.1, set to feature in U23 World Championships

   Kara Lincou—niece of former World No.1 Thierry Lincou—will feature in the U23 World Championships in Karachi, Pakistan. She has represented Trinity College, USA in the College Squash Association (CSA) National Team Championship and has a career-high ranking of World No.139. Lincou will be representing France in the first ever edition of the U23 World Championships Continue Reading...

8. Amna Eltarabolsy on being Egypt Squash’s first female president

   Amna Eltarabolsy made history in December 2024 when she became the first female President of the Egyptian Squash Federation. Prior to her administrative role, Eltarabolsy played professionally for Egypt and achieved a career-high ranking of 41 in the world. Since retiring in 2006, Eltarabolsy has stayed in the world of squash as part of the Continue Reading...