Over the past week, several notable events have unfolded in the world of squash:
Growthpoint SA Senior Nationals in Cape Town
The Growthpoint SA Senior Nationals commenced on August 21, 2026, in Cape Town. Top-seeded players, including former champions Lizelle Muller and Milnay Louw, advanced through the opening day. Muller secured a 3-1 victory over Lara Patrick, marking her return to the tournament. Additionally, Van Niekerk began his pursuit of an unprecedented sixth consecutive men’s title. (sasportspress.co.za)
2nd Chief of Army Staff (CAS) International Squash Tournament in Dhaka
The 2nd Chief of Army Staff (CAS) International Squash Tournament is currently underway from August 24 to 28, 2026, at the Army Squash Complex in Dhaka Cantonment, Bangladesh. Professional players from 11 countries, including Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Singapore, Iran, Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt, Japan, and Germany, are competing in this prestigious five-day event. (bdsquash.org)
Anahat Singh’s Historic Victory at World Junior Squash Championships
Indian squash prodigy Anahat Singh made history by becoming the first Indian to win the World Junior Squash Championships women’s singles title. At 18, she clinched the gold medal in Canada, defeating Egypt’s Ruqayya Salem 3-0 in the final. Singh expressed her delight and shifted her focus to the upcoming Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, scheduled from September 19 to October 4, 2026, aiming for a gold medal and Olympic qualification. (sports.ndtv.com)
World Squash Day 2026 Announcement
World Squash Day 2026 is set for October 10, 2026. The event aims to unite squash enthusiasts globally, featuring the world’s biggest squash match from October 1 to 10. Participants can join by playing matches at their local clubs, contributing to a global scoreboard where Team All-Stars will face Team Superstars. Clubs, coaches, and organizers are encouraged to become Rally28 Makers and host team matches. (thesquashsite.com)
European Individual Squash Championships in Budapest
The European Individual Squash Championships took place in Budapest from August 19 to 22, 2026. Spanish player Iván Pérez earned a bronze medal by defeating compatriot Bernat Jaume 3-2 in a closely contested match. Pérez had previously lost to Swiss player Dimitri Steinmann in the semifinals. This achievement highlights the growing prominence of Spanish squash on the European stage. (as.com)
Highlights:
- Iván Pérez se baña en bronce, Published on Saturday, August 22
