Over the past week, several notable events have unfolded in the world of squash:
PSA World Championships in Giza, Egypt
The 2026 PSA World Championships commenced on May 8 at the Palm Hills Sports Club in Giza, Egypt. This prestigious tournament features 128 players—64 men and 64 women—from over 50 nations, competing for a total prize purse of $1.403 million. The men’s draw is headlined by world No. 1 Mostafa Asal of Egypt, while the women’s draw is led by world No. 2 Nour El Sherbini, also from Egypt. (teamgb.com)
Indian Players’ Performances
In the opening round, Indian player Veer Chotrani, ranked No. 45, achieved a significant victory over compatriot Abhay Singh, ranked No. 22. Chotrani won 14-12, 8-11, 5-11, 11-7, 11-2, marking his second win in three meetings against Singh. Chotrani is set to face defending champion Mostafa Asal in the next round. (rediff.com)
However, India’s singles campaign concluded with defeats for Ramit Tandon and Velavan Senthilkumar. Tandon lost to Egyptian world No. 21 Kareem El Torkey, and Senthilkumar was defeated by French world No. 5 Victor Crouin. (rediff.com)
European Squash Team Championships in Amsterdam
From April 29 to May 2, the 2026 European Squash Team Championships were held at the Frans Otten Stadion in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The England men’s team secured their 46th title, while the England women’s team clinched their 44th title. (en.wikipedia.org)
Upcoming Tournaments
Looking ahead, the $15,000 PSA West of Ireland Open is set to begin on May 12 at the Galway Lawn Tennis Club in Salthill, Ireland. The tournament will feature 20 top men’s players from around the world, including top seed Sam Osbourne-Wylde, and four leading Irish players. (squashireland.ie)
Additionally, the $120,000 Men’s Texas Open is scheduled for February 12-16, 2026, at the Houston Squash Club in Houston, Texas, USA. The event will showcase top international players competing for the substantial prize purse. (squashinfo.com)
These events highlight the dynamic and competitive nature of the squash circuit, with players from around the world vying for titles and rankings.
