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The Rise of Multi-Racquet Sport Facilities: A New Era for Squash and Beyond
Squash Ireland Club Survey 2024: Growth, Challenges, and Future Plans
Squash Ireland: New Branding and Initiatives to Drive Squash Forward
Update from the WSF: Executive Report and Upcoming Elections
Squash not only as a competitive sport but also as a preventative health activity
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Cuts across squash's elite programme 'inevitable' due to funding being slashed
Squash New Zealand has seen a 25 percent reduction in investment in the sport and no renewal of one-off funding received in the last cycle, equating to a total of a 45 percent reduction. HPSNZ has offered Squash a $250,000 annual investment for the 2025 - 2028 cycle, a significant funding cut to what it had been receiving between 2021 - 2024.
PANAM Sports defines the sports program for the Asuccion 2025 Junior PAN American Games
A total of 28 sports includsing squash and 43 disciplines will be featured in the world’s most important junior sports event. The participation of 4,206 athletes from the 41 member countries of Panam Sports is expected. The Opening Ceremonyis scheduled for Saturday, August 9 at the La Nueva Olla Stadium in Asuncion and the Closing Ceremony for August 23.
Project Beacon to Combine Creativity with Squash in the Chicago Community
Project Beacon is an outdoor public squash court whose exterior walls will feature rotating art exhibits. This initiative integrates a state-of-the-art glass squash court with different art displays, promoting recreation and innovation. The project aims to accelerate squash’s momentum in the U.S. by showcasing it in public spaces, starting in Chicago.
Squash awarded £500,000 by UK Sport for LA Olympic cycle
UK Sport has today announced a record £330m of Government and National Lottery funding to be invested in 50 sports, including squash, for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games cycle (LA28). Squash will receive £500,000 over four years. England Squash, Scottish Squash and Squash Wales will work together to deliver a shared UK-wide Olympic programme.
WSF announces results of Presidential and Vice Presidential elections
The World Squash Federation, WSF, is pleased to announce the results of the Presidential and Vice Presidential elections, which took place during the 54th WSF Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Hong Kong, China on 14 December 2024.
Incumbent President Zena Wooldridge (ENG), who stood unopposed, has been reelected for a second term.
4PADEL Vaires-Torcy: a unique multi-racket complex opens its doors in January 2025
Known for its Olympic infrastructure, the site of Vaires-Torcy is preparing to take a new step by becoming a real multi-racket center. From January 2025, a brand new club 4PADEL will open its doors, offering an exceptional sporting experience around the paddle, pickleball and squash
Neglected squash courts get the green light
The reopening marked the restoration of the facility and a renewed dedication to promoting squash in Gauteng, South Africa. After four years of closure and neglect, the former Sunward Park squash courts have been given a new lease on life under the name Green Turf.
Squash legend Amr Shabana acquires Mahara Sports Management
Six-time squash world champion Amr Shabana has announced the acquisition of Mahara Sports Management for an undisclosed amount. Shabana has partnered with marketing consultancy ctrl+ for the venture to nurture athletic talent, develop training methods, and create partnerships with the public and private sectors.
Squash courts as safe havens: How Sport Coach+ supports coaches working with refugees
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is dedicated to supporting refugees and populations affected by displacement.
Iulia Durlestean is a coach and the logistical coordinator of the Kangaroo Squash & Padel Club in Chișinău, Moldova, which has played a key role in creating a safe haven for refugees.