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After injury and ranking challenges sidelined him from the 2022 Asian Games, 34-year-old squash player Ramit Tandon has climbed back to World No. 37 and is targeting his biggest comeback yet. India's men's squash team is stronger than ever, with four players now in the world's top 50 for the first time in history.
Egyptian squash player Amina Orfi just became the youngest woman ever to win the World Squash Championship at 18 years old. She defeated defending champion Nour El Sherbini in an epic 106-minute battle that came down to the final points.
World No. 2 squash player Nour al-Sherbini dominated her quarterfinal match at the 2026 El Gouna International Squash Open, defeating Malaysia's world No. 6 in straight games. The Egyptian athlete is now one match away from the finals on home soil.
Princeton junior Zeina Zein claimed her second consecutive CSA national squash championship, joining an elite group of just four Tigers to win multiple titles. The comeback victory at Grand Central Terminal cements her place among collegiate squash's all-time greats.
Indian teenager Anahat Singh pulled off a stunning comeback in Washington, overturning a two-game deficit to defeat Egypt's second-seeded player. The 16-year-old's fighting spirit earned her a spot in the semifinals of the Squash on Fire Open.
At just 18, Anahat Singh captured her second consecutive India Open squash championship, defeating a top-30 world player and proving she belongs among the sport's elite. Her mentor predicts she'll crack the world's top 10 by next season.
Eighteen-year-old Amina Orfi just became the youngest women's world squash champion ever, defeating the world's second-ranked player in a historic five-game final on home soil in Egypt. She's also the first player to hold both junior and senior world titles simultaneously.
Thiago Cabrejos fought through five intense matches to claim the Men's Individual South American Under-23 Squash Championship in his hometown of Lima, Peru. The Drexel University sophomore defeated Ecuador's Javier Romo in a thrilling five-game final.
A year after losing their championship to a paperwork error, Harvard's club squash team bounced back to claim their first national title in school history. Down two players from injuries and missed flights, the scrappy squad proved determination beats setbacks.
The Middlebury College women's squash team just wrapped their best season ever, riding a historic 10-game winning streak into this weekend's conference championship. After 15 years of trying, the Panthers are positioned for their best shot yet at claiming their first NESCAC title.
Egyptian athletes claimed both world squash championship titles this weekend, with defending champion Mostafa Asal and first-time winner Amina Orfi dominating their finals. The back-to-back victories showcase Egypt's growing powerhouse status in the sport.
The Colby Mules women's squash team honored their seniors with a flawless 9-0 victory over rival Bates, launching Maine Championship Weekend with dominant performances across the entire lineup. Four seniors celebrated their final home match with straight-set victories.
University of Pennsylvania senior Omar Hafez pushed through a back injury to win the 2026 CSA Individual Championships, becoming only the sixth player in school history to claim the national title. His victory marks Penn's second consecutive championship, a first in the 95-year history of the tournament.
Egyptian squash player Amina Orfi just made history at 18, becoming the youngest woman ever to win the prestigious British Open championship. She defeated world champion Nour al-Sherbini in a stunning comeback victory.
A small NSW town is on a mission to become Australia's giant pumpkin capital after one farmer grew a 407kg squash big enough to paddle down the river. Despite a tough season, 40 growers are chasing the dream of boat-sized vegetables.
After finding 700 squashed toads last year, Emma Hallewell rallied 60 volunteers to help hundreds of migrating amphibians safely cross a deadly road. The Toad Patrol is ready to spring into action this February with buckets, torches, and a whole lot of heart.
New Zealand singles are swapping awkward dinner dates for padel courts, where the fast-growing racket sport is sparking real connections. With 600 players in one Auckland WhatsApp group alone, this tennis-squash hybrid is becoming the country's hottest social scene.
A Mississippi doctor is transforming her childhood neighborhood with a free community garden offering fresh vegetables to anyone who needs them. Dr. Laveria Dent wants to make sure rising grocery costs don't keep families from eating healthy.
Farmers across the western U.S. are reviving an ancient Indigenous practice that uses zero irrigation while producing tastier crops. This climate-smart technique could save thousands of gallons per season.
After caring for her ex-husband through brain damage from his NFL career, Jasmatia Schaefering is building a new mission: partnering with the league to help other families navigate post-retirement health challenges. She's proving it's never too late to reclaim your dreams while still showing up for others.
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