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squash

Racquet sport

Also known as squash rackets

Instance of: type of sport
, hobby
Subclass of: ball game
, racket sport

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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 unable 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.

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Uses: squash racket
squash court
Practiced by: squash player
OpenStreetMap tag: sport=squash
Country of origin: England
Operating area: worldwide

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