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This year, the 2025 U.S. Junior Open was a huge event, with 997 junior squash players from 45 different countries competing across six venues throughout Philadelphia from December 20-23. The four-day tournament was held across six venues: the Arlen Specter US Squash Center, Penn Squash Center, Drexel University’s Kline & Specter Squash Center, Philadelphia Cricket Club, Springside Chestnut Hill and Springside Chestnut Hill Vare. Ten champions from U.S, Canada, Egypt and Mala

I have been playing squash for two and a half years. This year, I competed in the U.S. Open for the second time. It was held in Philadelphia, PA. It was fun to attend this tournament with my sister, Mia Ye. The first year, I was ranked 101, and since only the top 100 players in the U.S can attend this prestigious tournament, I was not able to attend. Instead, I trained hard and earned my spot the following year. This year, I aged up to the BU13 division and worked hard

Lauren Baltayan (France) vs. Anahat Singh (India) in GU19 Final Stepping onto the courts at Edgbaston Priory Club and West Warwickshire at the British Junior Open for the first time was a moment I will never forget. I had many mixed emotions going in. It was not just my first international squash tournament — it was my introduction to the very highest level of junior squash in the world. Players from all over the world had come together, each representing their country, thei

Stress is in everyone's life, and it can be really annoying. Sometimes you just need a way to escape from all the stress. SQUASH can...

TM Sporting Club Cairo, Egypt 🇪🇬  Why Egypt? The Global Squash Powerhouse This past summer, I had the incredible opportunity to train in Egypt , the undisputed capital of squash. For two intense weeks, I trained alongside very talented junior players and under the guidance of dedicated coaches. It wasn’t just training—it was total immersion in a culture that lives and breathes squash. Egypt is home to the current and past world #1s, and after just a few days there, I unders

Meet Coach Jahanzeb, owner of a premier squash club in Houston, Houston Squash Club (HSC). How and when did your squash journey start? I began playing at the age of 6, and although I participated in various sports, squash remained my passion, and I developed a strong affection for the racquet and ball. Given squash's popularity in my home country of Pakistan, my parents were familiar with the sport and introduced me to the court. What advice would you give to someone who is

Meet Saad Abdullah. He is ranked top 200 in the world and competes in Professional Squash Association (PSA) tournaments.  What inspired you to start playing squash, and what kept you hooked? I started playing squash at 11 years old. My dad played cricket in Pakistan and he wanted me to play another sport similar to his. In the beginning, I didn’t like it but as I got better, Ideveloped more confidence.   What were some of your biggest squash accomplishments as a player?...

Have you heard? Squash has officially been added to the LA 2028 Olympics! The sport will compete in two medal events, men's and women's singles. This marks a historic milestone as the sport makes its long-awaited debut on the Olympic stage. The inclusion of squash is a significant breakthrough for a sport that has long sought Olympic recognition. The decision was approved by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) during its 141st session in Mumbai in October 2023. With its

Squash has long been recognized as a sport with a global footprint, engaging players across diverse demographics. However, when examining the participation of women in squash, distinct patterns and challenges emerge. Historically, squash has seen a gender disparity in participation. Data indicates that the sport is predominantly male, with approximately 84% male players and 16% female players, primarily in their 20s and early 30s. Despite this, initiatives like Women's Squash