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See - Sada Elbalad
30-06-2025
- Sport
- See - Sada Elbalad
PSA Announces Final 2024/2025 Season Rankings
Rana Atef The Professional Squash Association has announced the new world rankings for June, following the conclusion of the 2024–2025 season. Egyptian squash stars continue to dominate the global standings. Mostafa Asal, representing Palm Hills, maintained his position at the top of the men's world rankings for the 14th consecutive week. Meanwhile, Nouran Gohar, also of Palm Hills, extended her reign atop the women's rankings for the 29th week in a row. Men's World Rankings: Mostafa Asal (Egypt) Diego Elías (Peru) Paul Coll (New Zealand) Joel Makin (Wales) Marwan ElShorbagy (England) Karim Abdel Gawad (Egypt) Mohamed ElShorbagy (England) Youssef Soliman (Egypt) Ali Abou Eleinen (Egypt) Youssef Ibrahim (Egypt) Women's World Rankings: Nouran Gohar (Egypt) Nour El Sherbini (Egypt) Hania El Hammamy (Egypt) Olivia Weaver (USA) Amina Orfi (Egypt) Satomi Watanabe (Japan) Tinne Gilis (Belgium) Sivasangari Subramaniam (Malaysia) Georgina Kennedy (England) Amanda Sobhy (USA) read more Japan Stun Spain 2-1 to Qualify for World Cup Last 16 World Cup 2022: Get to Know Confirmed Line-ups of Japan and Spain Group E Decider Saudi Arabia Bid Farewell to World Cup after 2-1 Loss to Mexico Tunisia Achieve Historic Win over France but Fail to Qualify Tunisia to Clash against France in World Cup Sports Get to Know Squad of Group D Teams in World Cup Sports Al Ahly Gift EGP 70,000 to Players After Claiming Egyptian Super Cup Title Sports Bencharki Hits First 2 Goals with Al Jazira Since Leaving Zamalek Sports Arsenal Possible Line-up for Nottingham Forest News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean Arts & Culture "6 Ayam" Sets Streaming Date
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Sportsman makes history as first Welshman to win prestigious event
Sportsman Joel Makin has become the first Welsh player in history to win the PSA Squash Tour Finals. The UK number one, who is ranked number four in the world, beat Mostafa Asal, who is currently the world's number one. Advertisement The final of the season-ending event was held at Toronto's Revival Film Studios in Canada on Saturday, June 28. The 30-year old from Haverfordwest in Pembrokeshire had won the first two lung-busting games against his storied opponent and had taken the first point of the third game when Asal withdrew. It was the first major PSA final of his career. Read the biggest stories in Wales first by signing up to our daily newsletter here . READ MORE: Two stars quit ITV gameshow just weeks before filming second series READ MORE: The Welsh football explosion set to erupt as seismic moment now upon us Makin had won the first two games 11-10 and 11-7 when Egyptian Asal said he could no longer play on. Despite Asal receiving treatment off the court, both he and Makin shook hands after a solitary point in the third game to bring a premature end to the match. Advertisement The PSA's write up of the event reported that Makin was outplaying Asal before the Egyptian first showed signs of injury towards the end of the second game. As a result, Makin has ended a nine-match winless run against Asal. His win in Canada marks the 10th title of his career. Following his win, the Welshman told PSA Squash Tour: "I've just been chipping away, and it's not been a short process, that's for sure". He continued: "It was a really high quality one, the same as last night [against Diego Elias]. "We had two really good games, it was frustrating in the third that we didn't get to keep going. At sudden death again in the first game, it was really high quality. It's upsetting that he wasn't right. Advertisement "I'm happy to win, but I want that challenge, I want to win. I want to see how I am against him when he's playing well. "It's been another good week, it wasn't my best stuff in the group stages, but you've just got to keep trying, keep on getting better and come out and bring my best performance on the night."
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Makin makes history with PSA Squash Tour Finals title win
British number one Joel Makin has become the first Welsh player to win the PSA Squash Tour Finals after he beat world number one Mostafa Asal at Toronto's Revival Film Studios. The 30-year-old won the first two games 11-10, 11-7, before Asal, 24, retired from the match due to an ankle injury after the Egyptian went 1-0 behind in the third game. Advertisement Makin was appearing in the first major PSA final of his career and he has now won the 10th - and biggest - title of his career. It is Makin's second title of the season after also winning the Silicon Valley Open in October 2024. "I've just been chipping away, and it's not been a short process, that's for sure," said Makin. "It was a really high quality one, the same as last night [against Diego Elias]. We had two really good games, it was frustrating in the third that we didn't get to keep going. "At sudden death again in the first game, it was really high quality. It's upsetting that he [Asal] wasn't right. Advertisement "I'm happy to win, but I want that challenge, I want to win. I want to see how I am against him when he's playing well. "It's been another good week, it wasn't my best stuff in the group stages, but you've just got to keep trying, keep on getting better and come out and bring my best performance on the night." World number one Nouran Gohar of Egypt won the women's trophy after beating world number four Olivia Weaver of the United States 11-10, 9-11, 11-8, 11-3. The PSA Squash Tour Finals brings the curtain down on the PSA Squash Tour campaign, with the 2025-26 season set to begin in August.


BBC News
28-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Makin makes history with PSA Squash Tour Finals title win
British number one Joel Makin has become the first Welsh player to win the PSA Squash Tour Finals after he beat world number one Mostafa Asal at Toronto's Revival Film 30-year-old won the first two games 11-10, 11-7, before Asal, 24, retired from the match due to an ankle injury after the Egyptian went 1-0 behind in the third game. Makin was appearing in the first major PSA final of his career and he has now won the 10th - and biggest - title of his career. It is Makin's second title of the season after also winning the Silicon Valley Open in October 2024."I've just been chipping away, and it's not been a short process, that's for sure," said Makin."It was a really high quality one, the same as last night [against Diego Elias]. We had two really good games, it was frustrating in the third that we didn't get to keep going. "At sudden death again in the first game, it was really high quality. It's upsetting that he [Asal] wasn't right."I'm happy to win, but I want that challenge, I want to win. I want to see how I am against him when he's playing well. "It's been another good week, it wasn't my best stuff in the group stages, but you've just got to keep trying, keep on getting better and come out and bring my best performance on the night."World number one Nouran Gohar of Egypt won the women's trophy after beating world number four Olivia Weaver of the United States 11-10, 9-11, 11-8, PSA Squash Tour Finals brings the curtain down on the PSA Squash Tour campaign, with the 2025-26 season set to begin in August.


New York Times
28-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Is the World's Best Squash Player Testing the Rules, or Is He Cheating?
Not long ago, an anonymous YouTuber known only as Quash Bad Squash reposted one of the strangest moments in the history of the sport. It's match ball in the finals of last year's British Open tournament, with a check for $26,600 on the line. The four-time world champion Ali Farag, an Egyptian with the physique of a pipe cleaner and the speed of Mercury, is about to lunge forward and hit a backhand. But as he tries to get past his opponent, a rising superstar and fellow countryman named Mostafa Asal, Mr. Farag does something baffling. He stops playing. Instead, he wheels around to look at Mr. Asal, as if he's momentarily stunned. 'Oh, my goodness gracious me!' shouts one of the commentators broadcasting live on the website SquashTV. 'What has he done?' shouts another. The referee isn't sure. So a second referee, whose job is to handle tough calls, looks at instant replay video footage to determine if Mr. Asal blocked his opponent — a no-no that would cost him the point. The second referee watches the sequence a few times and sees nothing wrong. Point and match to Mr. Asal. He buries his face in his hands, overwhelmed with joy. For everyone else, a mystery remained: Why did Mr. Farag stop playing? Want all of The Times? Subscribe.