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For other uses, see Squash.
Two squash players on a squash court
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| Highestgoverning body | World Squash Federation |
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| First played | 1830, London Borough of Harrow,Great Britain |
| Registered players | Yes |
| Characteristics | |
| Contact | No |
| Team members | Singles or doubles |
| Mixed gender | Yes, separate competitions |
| Type | Racquet sport |
| Equipment | Squash ball, squash racquet |
| Venue | Indoor or outdoor (with glass court) |
| Presence | |
| Country or region | Worldwide |
| Olympic | No, but is recognized as a possible future Olympic sport Member of the ARISF |
Squash is a racquet sport played by two (singles) or four players (doubles) in a four-walled court with a small, hollow rubber ball. The players must alternate in striking the ball with their racquet and hit the ball onto the playable surfaces of the four walls of the court.
The game was formerly called squash racquets, a reference to the "squashable" soft ball used in the game (compared with the harder ball used in its parent game racquets).
Squash is recognized by the IOC and supporters are lobbying for its incorporation in a future Olympic program. In 2003, Forbesrated squash as the number one healthiest sport to play.[1]