Squash news
Squash news! Here are some recent updates from the world of squash:
Professional Squash Association (PSA) News
- The PSA World Tour has announced its 2023 schedule, featuring 14 tournaments in 12 countries.
- The PSA World Championships will take place in Cairo, Egypt, from November 14-20, 2023.
- Egyptian squash star Ali Farag has been named the PSA Player of the Year for the second consecutive year.
Squash Federation News
- The World Squash Federation (WSF) has launched a new initiative to promote squash globally, called "Squash for All".
- The WSF has also announced a new partnership with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to promote squash as an Olympic sport.
- The United States Squash Racquets Association (US Squash) has launched a new program to increase diversity and inclusion in squash.
Tournament News
- The PSA Dubai World Series Finals will take place from December 14-18, 2022, featuring the top eight players in the world.
- The British Open Squash Championship will be held from July 24-30, 2023, in Hull, England.
- The US Open Squash Championship will take place from September 12-18, 2023, in Philadelphia, USA.
Player News
- Egyptian squash star Nour El Sherbini has announced her retirement from professional squash, citing a persistent knee injury.
- English squash player James Willstrop has announced his comeback to professional squash after a two-year hiatus.
- Australian squash player Cameron Pilley has won the 2022 PSA World Tour Finals, defeating Egypt's Tarek Momen in the final.
Squash in the Olympics
- Squash has been included in the 2024 Paris Olympics, with five events: men's and women's singles, and men's and women's doubles, as well as a mixed doubles event.
- The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that squash will also be included in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
These are just a few of the latest updates from the world of squash. If you're interested in learning more, I'd be happy to provide more information!