World Squash Day 2021 is 150 days away today (May 12th) with the World Squash Federation encouraging all Member Nations to unite on Saturday October 9 with a day of fun events designed to relaunch the sport. The World Squash Day Toolkit was published today with ideas to promote the sport in partnership with a…
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‘Fun, fitness and friendship make this so much more than 45 minutes on court’ … Amanda Sobhy helps to launch Countdown to World Squash Day 2021
The countdown to World Squash Day 2021 is officially launched today by the World Squash Federation (WSF), with support from the Professional Squash Association (PSA). The 20th anniversary edition of World Squash Day takes place on Saturday October 9 and is an ideal focus for squash communities across the globe to create inspiring events to…
New date confirmed and big plans on the way for World Squash Day 2021
By ALAN THATCHER World Squash Day 2021 will take place on Saturday October 9th. The 20th anniversary edition assumes enormous significance following a traumatic past 12 months for the game. Discussions are taking place with our partners to deliver plans for a massive global campaign to help the grass roots of squash recover from the…
From the Pyramids to Loch Ness, World Squash Day is a social media success
Even the Loch Ness Monster made a rare appearance to join the fun as World Squash Day overcame Covid restrictions across the globe to relaunch the game in style. Enthusiastic players took to the streets, uploaded crazy videos to social media sites, and also enjoyed doing what they love most – playing full or conditioned…
U.S. number one Todd Harrity backs UNSQUASHABLE trade-in campaign for World Squash Day
American men’s No.1 Todd Harrity has joined Jahangir Khan and James Willstrop in supporting the UNSQUASHABLE trade-in offer being promoted in conjunction with World Squash Day. Customers who trade in their old racket will save £100 on a new UNSQUASHABLE racket from the range being used by some of the world’s leading players on the…
Squashinhos get ready for World Squash Day in Brazil
By ANNA-ROSE LEE My name is Anna-Rose Lee (Danny’s daughter). I live in Brazil and am the founder of an urban squash and education program in Rio de Janeiro and also a member of Squash Latina. So I thought I’d send you an email for you to see what is happening over here. We have around…
Squash By The Spires: A heaven-sent World Squash Day story from Lichfield
Lichfield Squash Club is hoping to inspire people to try the sport of squash by taking it to the foot of the famous three spires on World Squash Day this Saturday, 10th October World Squash Day is an annual global celebration of the sport of squash and normally involves clubs opening up their courts to…
James Willstrop joins Jahangir Khan to back UNSQUASHABLE trade-in racket offer for World Squash Day
James Willstrop is the latest international star to support the UNSQUASHABLE trade-in initiative which offers squash players a £100 discount on a new racket if they donate their old one to be used for a good cause. James follows the Pakistani legend Jahangir Khan, the 10-times British Open champion, in urging squash fans to support…
Squash legend Jahangir Khan backs UNSQUASHABLE racket donation project for World Squash Day and beyond
Jahangir Khan, a 10-times British Open Champion and a former WSF President, is supporting the latest World Squash Day project to help the game bounce back from the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic. Jahangir is spearheading a special campaign launched by UNSQUASHABLE, whose rackets he used throughout his record-breaking career. With one week to go…
Nick Matthew and Laura Massaro launch massive team event showdown on World Squash Day
By DONNA HELMER England greats Laura Massaro and Nick Matthew will go head-to-head in the world’s biggest team squash contest being launched on World Squash Day as players from around the globe are invited to pick sides and do battle. The England Squash initiative, supported by SquashLevels, has been created to re-engage all players, whatever…