Squash in Alexandria

Sports in any form are beneficial both for the body and for the mind. It was prevalent in many forms in the ancient age the predominant ones being chariot racing and hunting. Strength was always challenged in those sports where the physical ability of the competitor was the only determining factor. However with the advent of civilization, more sophisticated forms of sports are in vogue which put the mental ability of the challenger to test.

Alexandria has come a long way in history and has adopted sports from other parts of the world. The unique game of Squash is a popular game that is played and watched in large numbers. The Egyptian Squash Team was reputed as one of the best in the international arena and competed for the world wide championship during the 1930’s. Even today it strives hard to hold back its position as the world best and put up tough competition for many in the Squash field.

The game of squash is a major indoor game. It is primarily a racquet sport and derives its name “squash” from the type of soft ball that is used in the game. A typical game of squash is played by two players. In case it is a doubles game, the number of players is four. The game takes place within a four walled court often resembling a room with a hollow, small rubber ball.

The game of Squash is one of the preferred sports in Alexandria. This is because Alexandrians are fond of strength and speed. They have the perfect build for playing such a game where attention and quickness are the key words. Moreover the game of Squash offers a good cardio vascular workout and is an excellent exercise to keep the body in good shape.

Squash is widely played at the various private, social and sports clubs. The popular clubs are the Alexandria Sporting Club, Lagoon Resort Courts, Smouha Club and the Alexandria Country Club. All these clubs registers a good number of Alexandrian memberships and also arranges for competitions. One event conducted primarily for the women is the Women’s Alexandria Sporting Club Squash Open. The squash clubs in Alexandria is a great place for the international team to practice and is also dedicated to groom up emerging players of the squash game.