Cyrus Poncha is an Indian squash administrator and coach. Born in Mumbai, he is currently based out of Chennai, and coaches at the ICL-TNSRA Squash Academy. Presently, he is the Secretary General of Squash Rackets Federation of India. He is a Dronacharya Awardee. He was adjudged Asian Squash Federation Coach of the Year six times. He has coached several squash players such as Joshna Chinappa, Dipika Pallikal Karthik, Saurav Ghoshal and Velavan Senthilkumar.
Saurav Ghosal is a professional squash player from India and reached a career-high world ranking of World No. 10 in April 2019. He completed his schooling at Lakshmipat Singhania Academy in Kolkata.
James Willstrop is an English professional squash player living in Yorkshire, England. He was born in North Walsham, Norfolk, England.
Grégory Gaultier is a former professional squash player from France. He has won the 2015 World Open Squash Championship, the British Open three times, in 2007, 2014 and 2017, the Qatar Classic in 2011, the US Open twice, in 2006 and 2013, the Tournament of Champions in 2009, and the PSA World Series Finals thrice, in 2008, 2009 and 2016. He reached the final of the World Open in 2006, 2007, 2011 and 2013, and the World No. 1 ranking in 2009. Gaultier is affectionately known to his friends as The General.
Nicholas MatthewOBE is a former English professional squash player who has won the two most prestigious tournaments in the professional game, the British Open and the World Open, three times each. He reached a career-high world ranking of World No. 1 in June 2010. His home club is Hallamshire Tennis and Squash Club in Sheffield which has named 'The Nick Matthew Showcourt' after him.
Raneem Mohamed Yasser Saad El Din El Welily is a former professional squash player from Egypt. She has reached a career-high world ranking of No. 1 in September 2015. She is a three-time finalist at the World Open, in 2014, 2016, and 2019/2020. She became the World Champion in 2017, after defeating Nour El Sherbini in the finals. El Welily announced her retirement from professional competition in June 2020.
Laurens Jan Anjema is a former professional squash player from the Netherlands. He reached a career-high world ranking of World No. 9, after breaking the top 20 in January 2008.
Kashif Shuja, is a former professional squash player who represented New Zealand.
Marwan El Shorbagy is a professional squash player who represents Egypt. He reached a career-high world ranking of World No. 3 in May 2018. He won the World Juniors in 2011 & 2012 and became the third player in the history to win the World Junior twice.
The Squash Rackets Federation of India or SRFI is the Indian governmental apex body for the game of squash. It conducts the National Squash Championship, and promotes the game through the state level squash bodies, and provides training facilities and selects the squad for the Indian team. It also chooses coaches for the national team. The rise of squash worldwide with many players in the top 100 worldwide and India's higher rankings worldwide are a testament to the hard work put in by the administrators and players over the last decade.
Paul Coll is a professional squash player from New Zealand. In March 2022, he became the first New Zealand man to achieve a world ranking of World No. 1. He is the current British Open champion, having won this tournament in 2021 and 2022
Ramit Tandon is a professional squash player who represents India. He is ranked number 46 in the world and India #2. He turned pro in 2018 and has won 4 PSA tour titles since then. He’s an Asian Games Bronze Medalist. He also represented India at the Gold Coast CWG 2018. As a junior he won 6 Junior National Titles, several international titles and ended his junior career as India #1, Asia #2 and world #5. He captained the Indian Junior Team to a historic Gold Medal beating Pakistan in the final match. He was also part of the U-21 World Cup Team that secured the Silver medal.
Diego Elías is a squash player who represents Peru. He reached a career-high world ranking of No. 4 in July 2022.
Squash is a popular recreational sport in India, and is gaining popularity as a competitive sport. It is governed by the Squash Rackets Federation of India. The India men's national squash team has participated in three quarter finals of the World Team Squash Championships since 1967.
Osama Khaled Khalifa is a professional squash player who competed for Columbia University. Khalifa was the #1-ranked US college squash player and the 2017 Collegiate National Champion, the first-ever Columbia player to win the national title.
Joel Makin is a Welsh professional squash player.
Guhan Senthilkumar is an Indian professional squash player. As of March 2018, he was ranked number 225 in the world, which made him the 7th highest internationally ranked Indian squash player. As a junior, he won the 2017 Penang Open. He has competed in the main draw of multiple professional PSA tournaments.
Hania El Hammamy is an Egyptian professional squash player. She became a top seed in women's junior squash rankings at the age of 16. As of January 2022, she is ranked number 3 in the world.
Tommy Berden is a retired former Dutch male professional squash player and an entrepreneur. He achieved his highest career ranking of 22 on December, 2001.
Mostafa Asal is an Egyptian professional squash player. In February 2022, he reached a highest world ranking of 4 in the world.
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