Over the past week, several notable events have taken place in the world of squash:
Growthpoint Jarvis-Kaplan Interprovincial Tournament
From July 5 to July 10, the Growthpoint Jarvis-Kaplan Interprovincial tournament was held at Mossel Bay Squash Club in South Africa. Western Province teams made a strong impression, with the women’s team securing a 15-8 victory over Joburg Squash A in the Kaplan Cup, and the men’s team achieving a 17-10 win against Joburg Squash A in the Jarvis Cup. Despite a subsequent 20-6 loss to Northerns A, Western Province players demonstrated resilience by pushing key matches to five-game battles. (ctnews.co.za)
HCL-SRFI PSA Challenger Tour in Mumbai
The HCL-SRFI PSA Challenger Tour concluded on July 3 at the Juhu Gymkhana Club in Mumbai, India. The tournament featured 48 professional squash players from 15 countries, competing in men’s and women’s PSA Challenger events, each with a prize purse of USD 15,000. The event showcased high-quality competition and provided Indian players with the opportunity to compete against experienced international professionals on home courts. (passionateinmarketing.com)
Upcoming 2nd President Bangladesh Open
Scheduled for July 18-20 at Bashundhara Sports City in Dhaka, Bangladesh, the 2nd President Bangladesh Open 2026 is a PSA satellite tournament. Thirteen players from Bangladesh, Nepal, and Malaysia are set to compete in this three-day event. The prize distribution ceremony is planned for July 20, with the Bangladesh Squash Racket Federation president expected to attend as the chief guest. (bssnews.net)
Guyana’s Performance at Pan Am U-19 Squash Championships
At the 2026 Pan American U-19 Squash Championships in El Salvador, Guyana’s young squash contingent faced tough competition against leading nations from North and South America. Despite the challenges, the team displayed commendable resilience, highlighting both the existing gaps at the highest level and the promising future of Guyana’s next generation of squash players. (newsroom.gy)
These events underscore the dynamic and competitive nature of squash, with players and teams worldwide continually striving for excellence.
