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Also known as squash rackets

racquet sport

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Squash is a fast-paced racquet sport played by two players in a small enclosed court who take turns hitting a rubber ball against the walls. The sport is popular worldwide for both recreational play and competitive tournaments, offering players an intense cardiovascular workout in a compact space.

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hobby
Subclass of
racket sport
Country of origin
England
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Squash court.JPG
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Squash
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Category:Squash (sport)
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Encyclopedic overview

Squash, sometimes called squash rackets, is a racket sport played by two (singles) or four players (doubles) in a four-walled court with a small, hollow, rubber ball. The players alternate striking the ball with their rackets, directing it onto the playable surfaces of the four walls of the court. The object of the game is to hit the ball in such a way that the opponent is not able to play a valid return. There are about 20 million people who play squash regularly worldwide in over 185 countries. The governing body of squash, World Squash, is recognized by the International Olympic Committee, and the sport will be included in the Olympic Games, starting in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The Professional Squash Association (PSA) organizes the pro tour.

Squash played at the Great Pyramids of Egypt

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “squash” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.

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