World Squash Day 2023 roundup
One week ago, the global squash community came together to celebrate 2023 World Squash Day.
Throughout the week, clubs around the world have been sending in their photos and videos – scroll down to see some of the celebrations from around the world.
Contact media@worldsquash.org to have your World Squash Day photos and videos added to the page.
Squash stars Tinne Gilis and Eain Yow Ng explained the importance of choosing the right ball
In Tehran, the “Every Family, a Squash Team” World Squash Day festival promoted the game in around the city.
The World Games highlighted the incredible viewing experience of an all glass court
"Happy #WorldSquashDay! 🎉
TWG's squash court is designed for optimal viewer experience & TV quality. The secret? While spectators relish a clear view, dotted lamination ensures players inside spot the white ball flawlessly! #WeAreTheWorldGames @WorldSquash pic.twitter.com/YoBlDiRYeH— The World Games (@TheWorldGames) October 14, 2023
World Squash Day “a la Black Ball” at Black Ball Sporting Club, Egypt
World Squash Day "à la Black Ball"! pic.twitter.com/tL9bKRxBnT
— Black Ball Squash (@BlackBallSquash) October 14, 2023
Achimota Squash Club, Ghana
With some youth players and national executives at the launch of the Youth Development Initiative by the Ghana Squash Association. #WorldSquashDay #SquashInGhana #Squash pic.twitter.com/2tBQq8gB67
— Achimota Squash Club (@achimotasquash) October 14, 2023
SQ-ASSIST, Kurashiki City, Japan
Wold Squash Day👍#WorldSquashDay#WorldSquashDay2023 pic.twitter.com/UgHXNJACIL
— SQ-ASSIST (@SQASSIST) October 14, 2023
Retro squash from Allander Squash Club, Glasgow, Scotland
World Squash Day 2023! To celebrate WSD23, Scottish Squash would like to see clubs using retro rackets and wearing retro outfits today, tagging @scottishsquash.
(Some of the older generation can just wear their usual clothes!)
@squash_republic @worldsquashday @wsfworldsquash pic.twitter.com/pzARXkL6ul— Allander Squash (@AllanderSquash) October 14, 2023
Lakeshore Club, Chicago, USA
Belgravia Squash Academy, Harare, Zimbabwe
Our humble contributions to the development of the next generation of Squash players #WorldSquashDay pic.twitter.com/bWrappTrLj
— Belgravia Squash Academy (@BelgraviaSquash) October 17, 2023
Kitakyushu, Japan
Serangoon Gardens Country Club, Singapore
Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar (KTJ), Mantin, Malaysia
What a beautiful message from these young squash players from Malaysia. Led by WSD ambassador Harleein Tan, they speak eloquently and passionately about their love of squash, the inspirational qualities of role models like Nicol David and Ali Farag, and the sport's Olympic aims. pic.twitter.com/zer4p3cFRD
— WorldSquashDay (@WorldSquashDay) October 15, 2023
A huge fundraising effort from Sam Hill, who ran a marathon on a squash court to raise money for UK charity Teenage Cancer Trust
Good luck Sam Hill 👏👏
Running a marathon today on a squash court raising money for teenage cancer trust ❤#marathon@englandsquash @ClubRedcar @TeenageCancer @DandCsquash pic.twitter.com/R6pzbQ67Sh
— Russ Thompson (@RussTho01075365) October 14, 2023
Jerudong International School Squash, Brunei
Great afternoon's @WorldSquashDay in Brunei with our World cup of squash. Players competed in 'Frantic squash' (2 minute games), Squicket and the sprint challenge. – Proud to announce our World champions as Brunei 3!!! More importantly great to see the courts and viewing packed pic.twitter.com/5ZEfOzAuJa
— JIS Squash Brunei (@JISsquashBrunei) October 14, 2023
Squash legend Qamar Zaman leads World Squash Day celebrations in Pakistan
🙌 Happy #WorldSquashDay! 🥳️
Today we’re encouraging the community to come together and get their #GameOn 👊
Hitting the court? Tag us in your photos! 📸 pic.twitter.com/H4W953QLW2
— 🏴 England Squash (@englandsquash) October 14, 2023
Have you got squash photos and videos from World Squash Day that you want to share? If so, send them to media@worldsquash.org to get them added to the page!
