World Squash Federation backs India on security
6 years, 5 months ago

World Squash Federation backs India on security

The Hindu  

The World Squash Federation, on Friday, expressed full faith in the security arrangements for the ongoing World Junior Squash Championship here contrary to a media report citing a Swiss player pulling out citing safety concerns. According to a report, Switzerland’s top junior girls’ squash player, Ambre Allinckx, was not permitted by her parents to take part in the tournament because of safety concerns. However, there are over 250 players and officials from 28 countries, including a full squad from Switzerland,” Andrew Shelley, WSF Chief Executive, said in a statement. “Like the WSF, they all have complete confidence with the security arrangements made by Tamil Nadu Squash Rackets Association at the Championship Hotel and playing venues to ensure the safety of the players at this event,” Shelley added.

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Indian Sports Wrap, June 12: India men and women make winning start at Asian Team Squash Championships
7 months ago

Indian Sports Wrap, June 12: India men and women make winning start at Asian Team Squash Championships

The Hindu  

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Introduce squash in schools and hire experts to train Indian coaches, says Saurav Ghosal
11 months, 1 week ago

Introduce squash in schools and hire experts to train Indian coaches, says Saurav Ghosal

The Hindu  

India’s number one squash player, Saurav Ghosal, has called for the introduction of the sport in schools to “create a huge ecosystem” and the recruitment of experts from abroad to train the country’s coaches. Squash in schools would be great as the kids would be involved, the parents would be involved, and it would create a huge ecosystem for squash,” …

Introduce squash in schools, hire experts to train Indian coaches: Saurav Ghosal
11 months, 1 week ago

Introduce squash in schools, hire experts to train Indian coaches: Saurav Ghosal

Hindustan Times  

"Squash should be introduced in the schools, it's a great workout within a rather short span of time. Squash in schools would be great as the kids would be involved, the parents would be involved, and it would create a huge ecosystem for squash," Ghosal said on Wednesday. HT Image The first player from the country to win a singles …

National Squash Championship Begins in Chennai Sans Joshna Chinappa
1 year, 1 month ago

National Squash Championship Begins in Chennai Sans Joshna Chinappa

News 18  

Some of India’s top players, sans defending women’s champion Joshna Chinappa, will be seen in action in the National Squash Championship which begins Friday. Follow all the action from the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 including the World Cup schedule, World Cup 2023 results, and ICC Cricket World Cup points table. “Our commitment extends to providing continuous support to players, …

India’s Asian Games-bound squash team to camp in Chennai; Tanvi Khanna becomes India no.1
1 year, 4 months ago

India’s Asian Games-bound squash team to camp in Chennai; Tanvi Khanna becomes India no.1

The Hindu  

A special camp will be held for the Indian squash team at the Indian Squash Training Academy here from September 12 to 22 ahead of the Asian Games. All the top squash players who are part of the Asian Games team including Saurav Ghosal, Mahesh Mangaonkar, Abhay Singh, Harinderpal Singh in men, and Joshna Chinappa, Dipika Pallikal, Tanvi Khanna and …

“Indian refereeing is in good hands,” says squash veteran Mekhala Subedar
1 year, 7 months ago

“Indian refereeing is in good hands,” says squash veteran Mekhala Subedar

The Hindu  

“Play will resume in 60 seconds, 30 seconds. Mekhala is one of the pioneers of Indian women’s squash, having represented the country in the World Championships in Odense, Denmark in 2002. Squash Rackets Federation of India is the mother of Indian squash, and if the mother is supportive, everything is possible,” she says. After I quit competitive squash in 2002, …

Squash World Cup 2023: India to face Hong Kong in campaign opener
1 year, 7 months ago

Squash World Cup 2023: India to face Hong Kong in campaign opener

The Hindu  

The fourth edition of the Squash World Cup, a mixed team competition, will be played from June 13–17 at the all-glass show court inside the Express Avenue Mall in Chennai. The eight teams—Egypt, India, Hong Kong, Japan, South Africa, Malaysia, Australia, and Colombia—have some good competitive players inside the world’s top 100. Fun and exciting India’s Saurav Ghosal, Joshna Chinappa, …

Squash World Cup 2023 to begin from June 13 in Chennai
1 year, 7 months ago

Squash World Cup 2023 to begin from June 13 in Chennai

The Hindu  

The Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu -World Squash Federation Squash World Cup will be held from June 13 to 17 here at the Express Avenue mall and the Indian Squash & Triathlon Academy, it was officially announced here on Monday. “I’m delighted to announce that Chennai will once again host the prestigious SDAT-WSF Squash World Cup from June 13 …

India withdraws from women's world team squash championship
4 years, 5 months ago

India withdraws from women's world team squash championship

The Hindu  

India has withdrawn from the women's world team championship scheduled in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from December 15 to 20, citing "lack of preparation, time and match-readiness" of its players. Squash Rackets Federation of India secretary Cyrus Poncha said the top players were consulted before the withdrawal. RELATED| “Due to uncertainties regarding guidelines for the safe travel of our athletes and …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Squash Rackets Federation of India to defer world body's phased plan of restart
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Squash Rackets Federation of India to defer world body's phased plan of restart

Firstpost  

The phase one of the World Squash Federation plan allows just one player per court, separate entry and exit points from the training venues, and bars competitive events The World Squash Federation might have come up with a phase-wise proposal to restart the sport but the national governing body says it would prefer to wait some more before planning its …

Squash Rackets Federation of India reveals new plans
4 years, 7 months ago

Squash Rackets Federation of India reveals new plans

The Hindu  

The Squash Rackets Federation of India has brought in quite a few changes in its national circuit. Listing out the tweaks at a webinar on Saturday, Cyrus Poncha, Secretary of SRFI and Harish Prasad, National Development Officer, assured that all the changes would be implemented gradually once the lockdown is lifted. “The SRFI rankings till April have been frozen, and …

Squash: India denied chance to compete in World men's team Championships due to administrative blunder
5 years, 5 months ago

Squash: India denied chance to compete in World men's team Championships due to administrative blunder

The Hindu  

The national men’s squash team has been denied the chance to compete in the World Championship in Washington from December 15-21 after the Sports Authority of India 9SAI) failed to give the required approval in time, the Squash Rackets Federation of India has claimed. A statement from an SRFI spokesman said that the federation had written to the SAI for …

Administrative blunder by India's Squash Federation proves costly for players, denies chance to participate in World Championships
5 years, 5 months ago

Administrative blunder by India's Squash Federation proves costly for players, denies chance to participate in World Championships

Firstpost  

The Indian men’s squash team could have participated in the World Championships in Washington but the SRFI didn’t move to get timely clearance from the SAI New Delhi: An administrative blunder by the Squash Rackets Federation of India has denied the national men’s team a chance to compete in the World Championship in Washington from 15-21 December. The players, both …

Administrative blunder costs India chance to compete in World Squash Championship
5 years, 5 months ago

Administrative blunder costs India chance to compete in World Squash Championship

India TV News  

An administrative blunder by the Squash Rackets Federation of India has denied the national men's team a chance to compete in the World Championship in Washington from December 15-21. The players, both men and women, are already struggling for guidance with the SRFI not being able to appoint a foreign coach after Egyptian Achraf Karargui left on a bitter note …

World Junior Squash: India to meet Pakistan in pre quarter-finals
6 years, 5 months ago

World Junior Squash: India to meet Pakistan in pre quarter-finals

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan set up a pre-quarterfinal clash with host India in the WSF-World junior men’s squash team championship with a 3-0 win over Zimbabwe on Wednesday. India face Pakistan in the pre quarter-finals of World Junior Squash on Thursday. Pakistan, which had lost 1-2 to Czech Republic in its opening Group F match in the morning, made amends by crushing lowly …

World Jr. Squash: India takes on Saudi in opening tie
6 years, 5 months ago

World Jr. Squash: India takes on Saudi in opening tie

The Hindu  

The men’s team event of the World Junior Squash Championship commences Tuesday with 24 countries split into eight groups of three based on seedings. India starts off the tournament on Tuesday playing Saudi Arabia at the Indian Squash Academy and later, it will take on Switzerland in the only match at Express Avenue mall on the day. India is the …

World Jr. Squash Championship pits 171 players from 28 countries
6 years, 6 months ago

World Jr. Squash Championship pits 171 players from 28 countries

The Hindu  

The World Junior Squash Championship will be held in Chennai from July 18 to July 29. The individual competition will be played between July 18 and July 23 and the men’s team championship will be held from July 24 to July 29. Read: India grants visa to Pakistan squash contingent for World Championship The initial rounds will be played at …

India grants visa to Pakistan squash contingent for World Championship
6 years, 6 months ago

India grants visa to Pakistan squash contingent for World Championship

The Hindu  

The Indian High Commission has finally issued visas to the Pakistan squash contingent, allowing the team to participate in World Junior Squash Championships to be held in Chennai from July 17 to 29. Pakistan Squash Federation secretary, Tahir Sultan said that the visa for the last player in the contingent had been issued on Thursday. Sultan said that the World …

World Junior Squash Championship: Pakistan players denied Indian visa; seek world body's intervention for help
6 years, 6 months ago

World Junior Squash Championship: Pakistan players denied Indian visa; seek world body's intervention for help

Firstpost  

The PSF has asked the World Squash Federation to help it in procuring Indian visa or else cancel the event. Karachi: The Pakistan Squash Federation has sought world body’s intervention after it failed to secure visas for its team which is set to take part in the World Junior Squash Championship to be held in India next month. The World …

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