🏸⚫ Squash

Squash is played inside a four walled court where both players share the same space, so blocking your opponent’s view or swing costs a let or a stroke. Rallies are long and the ball dies fast, which makes the sport brutally aerobic.

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• Squash Equipment List
• Squash Terms and Slang
• Best Squash Athletes of All Time
• Where Squash Is Most Popular
• The Tournaments That Matter

⏳ Squash History

• 1830s: Origin of squash as a variation of rackets at Harrow School in England.
• 1864: First purpose-built squash court constructed at Harrow School.
• 1911 to 1920s: Squash courts installed on the Titanic; international competitions begin.
• 1947: Founding of the International Squash Rackets Federation (ISRF), today’s World Squash Federation (WSF).
• 1960s: Inaugural Women’s World Squash Championships; dominance of legends Heather McKay, Jonah Barrington, and Geoff Hunt.
• 1980s to 1990s: Technological advancements in racquets and court designs; Jahangir Khan wins 10 British Open titles with unbeaten 555 match streak.
• 2000s: Launch of Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Tour; rise of Egyptian players like Amr Shabana, Ramy Ashour, and Nicol David.