Squash in Nigeria

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Squash in Nigeria

Squash in Nigeria is a type of ball played with a small hollow rubber ball known as a squash ball that measures 39.5 to 40.5 millimeters in diameter and weighs 23 to 25 grams. Two people can play it in a single squash; otherwise, four players can play it in a double squash.

The game, which has been played in the country since the 1950s and spread quickly from the early 1970s, is gradually gaining popularity more than expected and is managed and coordinated by the Nigeria Squash Federation (NSF) and other sports associations and clubs such as the Nigeria Squash Professional Association (NSPA), which was later established to help in the promotion and development of the sports in the country, while Nigeria’s professionals compete on the international Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Tour.

Nigeria has produced more squash players recently than when it was initially introduced. This is so because the sport has been effectively promoted through various local, national, and international tournaments and championships, which the federation for the sports fixed for players across Africa and the globe at large.

The game is played on a court and requires the players to jump, run, dive, and more, all in an attempt not to miss the ball. The game is exciting and usually requires two players at one end.

Squash sports benefits

Just as other sports activities, squash sport has many health benefits relating to physical fitness and cardiovascular health. During the course of this game at the court, players normally jump, run and dive in order to trap the ball. These activities that are involved help to increase strength and agility as well as maintain general body fitness.

Playing of squash game serves as a cardio-respiratory workout during which the body’s circulatory and respiratory systems (heart and lungs) supply fuel and oxygen to the muscles. As a cardio-respiratory fitness program, it offers major benefits to human health including weight management.

It is indoor sports that cannot be affected by any kind of atmospheric condition. Conclusively, it promotes social skills, psychological well-being and concentration.