[027] Was Asal's Behaviour Acceptable? (Let's Talk Squash)

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3 жыл бұрын

Is all publicity good publicity? Do we want excitement and passion more than polite behaviour? What exactly does it mean to "Bring the game into disrepute"? Let's talk about Asal's behaviour.
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@BetterSquash 3 жыл бұрын

After about a week after publication of this video, the general consensus of comments seems to be he was rude. Some commenters support him though. As you may have noticed, I haven't responded to individual comments, except for two right at the beginning, because I didn't want to get into arguments with people. Some points I would like to make though: 1. Just because somebody is young doesn't mean we should accept their behaviour. I believe that this is not a sign of immaturity but a reflection of character and character doesn't change much over time. 2. If he had done exactly what he did AFTER waiting for the let decision and touching rackets with Mr. Coll, that would have been fine for me. However, he may not have heard the let request, but he still should have touched rackets first. THIS could be simply excitement and I feel it's hard to be too harsh over this. 3. I didn't see the match or any of his others, but it seems he is gaining a reputation as a dishonest player. if that is true, and I stress I don't know, then that should be addressed. 4. Some people are talking about other players' bad behaviour. This video was about one incident. If other players have bad behaviour that should be addressed by the PSA too. 5. I find it very interesting that this video has 10% downvotes - clearly simply asking the question about his behaviour upsets people. 6. I would love to create more videos about things that happen on the PSA tour, but I really don't watch it, so that's unlikely to happen. However, I do feel that this topic has raised some interesting and important issues that I will create questions for in the coming weeks. Thanks to everybody who commented.

@nwelch1001 7 ай бұрын

He’s a cocksure twat and a cheat.. Got to the point where he’s actually injuring players now.. PSA need to fine or ban his antics.. Squash is about more than one player and sportsmanship is everything! Without it there is no sport. kzfaq.infoYjAmnxqjHjg?feature=shared

@parixitbhinde Жыл бұрын

Ramy was passionate and respectful. Watching Ramy prompted me to go the court and try this sport. Watching Asal made me squirm.

@BetterSquash Жыл бұрын

What an interesting point of view. Thanks for sharing.

@markkidman9535 3 жыл бұрын

I come from a rugby background so over-the-top celebrations are an anathema to me. Aside from the obvious safety hazard of a soaking wet t-shirt hitting you in a pandemic, it also speaks volumes of the attitude of the player that would celebrate to this length before acknowledging his opponent. This smacks of pre-meditation and I put my vote for poor sportsmanship.

@BetterSquash 2 жыл бұрын

I seen people win Olympic gold medals and have more restraint than this. As you say, different sports tend to have different celebration standards, and if we are not careful this could become a trend.

@imthemasterpiece 3 жыл бұрын

I think the tshirt being thrown wasn't the issue. It's the way he acted. The decision wasn't made and if I'm not wrong he hadn't even tapped racquets with Coll. And throughout the match he pretended his balls didn't hit the tin when they obviously did. One can be unsure about one or even two but not more and not as clear as those were. And many people were talking about his weird movements on court and blocking. He was disrespectful and rude but not because of the T-shirt part. And you like said in that interview he gave he never apologized to Coll. I didn't finish it either because it was so boring but read the comments and he didn't seem sorry in the slightest.

@thesportpsychologist 3 жыл бұрын

Soo soo true!!! Was waiting for someone to talk about this. Everyone is only talking about the end. Nothing about the shit that happened in between!!

@BetterSquash Жыл бұрын

Yes, that's absolutely a fair point. The incident at the end was just the cherry on the top of a cake of disrespect.

@kentj.masonhendrickshendri1184 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I believe he was disrespecful and rude. Squash is a gentleman´s game and you should respect your opponent, the referee and the crowd. I also thought that his manner on court throughout the whole game was bad and the referee could have intervened earlier which might of avoided this outburst at the end of the match.

@BetterSquash Жыл бұрын

Yes, squash players have generally been very well behaved, at least compared to other sports. There's no reason why we can't have competitiveness and passion, just in a respectful package.

@cameronrichardson340 3 жыл бұрын

I think it was fairly disrespectful considering the pandemic and the fact that that match was not completely over because the no-let decision was not called (what would he have done if it was a let/stroke?). If COVID was not a factor and he actually waited, I think his behavior would have been completely acceptable and more justifiable. A bigger question would be if his behaviour across the match was acceptable. Asal seemed to be constantly complaining to the refs and both commentators continually noted that he needs to mature (which I agree with)

@BetterSquash Жыл бұрын

Yes, as M M said in another comment, it was the whole match that was the main issue and the final T-Shirt incident was just the final straw.

@OyvindSOyvindS 3 жыл бұрын

Let me first praise your channel, so many great advices! I think there are four things to this: 1. Is celebrations like that acceptable in general? 2. Is it wise, under the current Corona situation? 3. Was the timing right? 4. Asals general approach to the sport. 1. We might not have seen any squash players throw their shirts and sweatband previously, but there are no lack of celebrations. The French General celebrating after a victory, load screens from some players after winning points... I think emotions are good, and I do not hink the reaction and celebration as such was over the top, but... 2. Under the current Corona situation, it is not acceptable to throw sweaty objects out to the crowd. 3. The celebration took place too early. The match point had not been awarded. Coll had asked for a let, and the celebration should have been held back until the point was called. Before or after tapping Colls racket is a minor thing; we have previously seen other players react emotionally, and the handshake happening after the celebration/reaction. 4. Asal is what I will call a whiner, questioning referees decisions and not accepting his own errors. He very much reminds me of Jonathon Powers when playing Jansher Khan, Hong Kong 1997 final, behaving like a small child. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a5lnmNZ6v7Wqppc.html Hopefully Asal will mature, and play honourable like Faraq, Ashour, and not like Marwan.

@BetterSquash 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words about my channel and content. You have laid out your points very clearly and I agree with them all.

@RichardDuinmayer 2 жыл бұрын

He just full of passion

@BetterSquash 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, he is and full of talent too.

@petersiska4200 Жыл бұрын

When I first started playing squash, I got a great advice from my coach. Try to play your best, but always be polite.

@BetterSquash Жыл бұрын

Yes, that's great advice.

@murtaeng 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Someone have to question this behavior.

@BetterSquash 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm certainly not the only one questioning his behaviour though. It seems that he is still behaving this way, which is a shame.

@yahoocomygnekinc7195 3 жыл бұрын

Asal won the match. Paul won Respect.

@epymkmov6985 3 жыл бұрын

Totally hats off to Paul the way he handled himself throughout this charade. People should talk more about how great Paul is instead of how disgraceful Asal is.

@gphantom25 2 жыл бұрын

@@epymkmov6985 No we need reprimand the Bullies or the Disrespect. why console the victim...

@BetterSquash 2 жыл бұрын

I think what upsets a lot of people, definitely me, is that Asal doesn't need any of this type of behaviour to win. He is clearly going to be a world number one and world champion, this is just tarnishing his early career.

@shananarocks 3 жыл бұрын

Well when Gregory Gualtier put his racket between Aboueghar's legs, no sure if was reprehensible. Gualtier was also belittling Abouelghar's poor English comprehension to referee's decision. What do you think? Do look at the other youtube segment link at 43:22min. Cheers. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e8h0ac1kprHcl5c.html

@BetterSquash Жыл бұрын

I don't see that Gaultier's behaviour was belittling at all. It seems to me that it was his way of explaining that he thought he had got his racket caught between Abouelghar's legs during the rally. I also don't see anything about Abouelghar not comprehending "contact".

@ccsobrinho 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Phillip, nice vídeo. Just curious, why don't you follow professional Squash? Best regards from Brazil

@BetterSquash 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Claudio, the main reason is frustration. Having played at a fairly high level and with the best in the world at the time, now that I can't play any more, I find watching professional squash so frustrating. It just reminds me what I can't do. It's a silly reason really, but that's just the way I am.

@faiyazkasak4505 3 жыл бұрын

No etiquette. Very disrespectful to Paul. Won the game but lost supporters. Embarrassing.

@BetterSquash 2 жыл бұрын

He certainly is polarising people's opinion of him.

@jackclery9851 2 жыл бұрын

Yes because he is young and it shows pride

@BetterSquash 2 жыл бұрын

I don't believe it shows pride. It shows agression. Plenty of professional sportpeople are proud of their performances, but don't have such overt displays of arrogance.

@MK-jl4zp 2 жыл бұрын

Asal is not an ambassador of the sport. His behaviour is one of self-entitlement and attention seeking. Yes, he’s a good squash player but he doesn’t understand sportsmanship. I’ve played squash for over 40 years and love the game BUT when Asal is playing, I don’t have an interest to watch the game. I prefer to watch other respectful players who have a sense of decency and consideration for the other player. He may be a young adult but that’s no excuse. He’s old enough to know better.

@BetterSquash 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, all professional players are unofficial ambassadors for our sport. And his behave reflects on the sport in general. That said, it seems that he is maturing and hopefully will bring new people into squash, which we seem to desparetely need at this time.

@alpinewonders Жыл бұрын

worse case scenario: more people than not applaud him. Then he becomes world champion and some even idolize him. It goes even more to his head, then we have a monster on our hands. Geoff Hunt was my sporting idol for the exact opposite reason. The super self-confident self-containment.

@BetterSquash Жыл бұрын

He has certainly divided opinion, with some people on Squash Stories defending him as if he were an innocent convicted killer.

@satishshar9384 3 жыл бұрын

not acceptable . Its like teasing .

@BetterSquash Жыл бұрын

Agreed.

@ahmedsherbiny8952 3 жыл бұрын

Rude and unacceptable, he is still v young, his coach should teach him manners on court as much as he is teaching him squash skills.

@BetterSquash 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the very late reply. I agree, but a lot of people like the way he behaves.

@gerardleroux680 3 жыл бұрын

I don't like it. I think it's overly cocky, disrespectful. BUT, I then think of other displays, for example from Greg Gaultier, and wonder what the difference is, is there a difference?

@BetterSquash Жыл бұрын

I don't know, I haven't seen those. Anything that is disrespectful should be addressed, irrespective of who it is from.

@stevehughes1510 3 жыл бұрын

Bad sportsmanship, rudeness and cheating is never acceptable............combined with other outbursts, Asal needs a lot of coaching in etiquette..........McEnroe in tennis was censured for his actions..........that's what Asal needs and soon. Bjorn Borg pulled himself back at an earlier age from such temperamental and puerile behaviour and hopefully Asal can do the same.......we'll see.

@BetterSquash 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late reply. For me bad sportsmanship and potential cheating are closely linked. let's hope he manages to keep his passion, but use it positively.

@squashmandude6030 3 жыл бұрын

Hi coach Phil, Really like your KZfaq vids, been watching probably about a year now. Yes his behaviour was acceptable to a point, I think he should have waited for the decision before celebrating, that's my honest opinion - when he pulled off the T-shirt my first thoughts were of "how is he going to play the next point if it's a let?" Then it got me wondering about sport etiquette and would anyone care if he played the next point shirtless? Then I thought we should just all play squash shirtless. Then I reigned it in a bit. Actually for many people, squash has a reputation for being quite straight laced, although I don't think this image does anything to bring in fans. My friend, when I told him I played squash, said to me "Squash?! You mean violent tennis where both players fight it out in a glass ring?" Yup if they were to play on the glass ring a bit I think they'd get more fans. Maybe not gonna have shirtless tattooed players just yet though but who knows? Also I think they should redesign the court surface and shoes to accommodate sweat on the floor, players go down and the vibe us ruined by court cleaning. The F1 drivers have to drive in the wet, why should squash players be any different? Kind regards

@BetterSquash 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Squashman Dude, glad to hear you like my channel. I agree about the surface, although it must be very hard to make something that doesn't rip the players over yet provides a rough enough surface to not slip on.

@revenergydrops 2 жыл бұрын

Ever seen a hockey celebration?

@BetterSquash 2 жыл бұрын

No. If this is the norm, then that's fine, but not all sports have the same accepted behaviour.

@revenergydrops 2 жыл бұрын

@@BetterSquash what asal did was compete, like a real athlete. That's why he's so good. It's something that all the top guys can do, but they don't. Asal's behaviour is normal of sports that actually have a competitive environment present. The pro squash circuit has made squash anti-competitive. Humans aren't so nice and posh in reality, it'd benefit the sport to embrace this fact and embrace an intense competitive environment instead of a circle jerk. Tennis has this, UFC, soccer, MLB, NBA, hockey, basically any sport with any real degree of success does this.

@thobokimohohlo8292 2 жыл бұрын

Its relative to the sport. Some sports accept certain celebration as normal. I also think the proximity to the opponent enters the area of taunting. But i do think all sports should have the same a standard of acceptable level of celebration. But i do think this crossed the line. And I think in all sports this would get some violation. A yellow card or nfl unsportsmanlike conduct and so on

@BetterSquash 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I agree context is important. Celebrations in one sport just seem silly in another sport. Being outrageous in one's celebrations doesn't automatically mean the sport is more appealing to younger players though.

@akos.erdelyi 11 ай бұрын

I don't know Asal's background or anything, BUT someone shud ve explained to him a long time ago that THIS BEHAVIOR IS UNACCEPTABLE. On and off the court. And it's also DISGUSTING. And DISPESPECTFUL, too. And now we have the cheat videos, showing how he blocks his opponents or holds their wrists in a bid to stop them from getting to the ball. BAN BAN BAN - that's all I can say. Bad for the sport, even despite his unusual talent.

@BetterSquash 11 ай бұрын

The PSA has a huge dilemma with him.

@jackclery9851 2 жыл бұрын

Yse

@BetterSquash 2 жыл бұрын

@ckoegl 3 жыл бұрын

In tennis everybody celebrates before shaking hands with the opponent. So what. Asal's action is maybe quite non-standard in squash as of today. But, really, I *loved* it. Totally. I think professional squash can handle such characters, and it needs all kinds to become more popular I believe.

@BetterSquash 2 жыл бұрын

I love passion and emotion, the question most people are asking is when does that display become disrespectful to the opponent? It's clear for you that you felt he was within that limit, but for others he crossed the line.

@ckoegl 2 жыл бұрын

@@BetterSquash I wrote that a year ago. In the meantime I have got to admit that Asal is wildly talented. As to his behaviour ... well, sheesh ...

@jabroomunda 2 жыл бұрын

This is the result of blatant following of soccer ! and extreme desire to get that kind of recognition!

@BetterSquash 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure I agree that it is a result of the way soccer player behave, but I do agree the way many soccer players behave is shameful.

@ThomasQvidahl 3 жыл бұрын

He's the Petter Northug of squash. Love it!

@BetterSquash 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the very late reply. I had no idea who Petter Northug was until I read your comment and searched.

@abelheirasquash 3 жыл бұрын

Excelent video! I think Asal atitute was exagerated and inapropriated.

@BetterSquash 2 жыл бұрын

Let's hope he has changed into a more respectful player.

@sgno.1ecommercewkshop337 Жыл бұрын

I agree. Asal, Crouin & Rodriguez are all damn dirty players. At times using trailing leg or hip to hamper opponent's retrieval, or to try ask for cheap lets or strokes when they cannot get the ball. Damn disgusting low life and disrespectful to opponent. Just to win at all costs incldg cheating. This is how their own children will pick up and learn their disgraceful conduct. Another behavior I find disgraceful is after winning a point, some players yell and shout in the direction of the opponent, imo to try to intimidate, rattle and unsettle them mentally; this smacks of no self confidence and poor sportsmanship. Is this necessary ?

@BetterSquash Жыл бұрын

Yes, I dislike any blatant aggression aimed at the opponent.

@spreg2002 Жыл бұрын

The argument is about asal, not anyone else. And Rodriguez is very respectful player, don't know what your talking about.

@inghell 3 жыл бұрын

Asal’s behaviour was terrible! It’s not a good look for the sport.

@BetterSquash 3 жыл бұрын

yeah, the shirt thing is a little silly, but not too serious. His behaviour in other aspects needs addressing though.

@tonygloster8829 3 жыл бұрын

Rude and disrespectful the decision wasn’t even given at the time

@BetterSquash Жыл бұрын

Exactly.

@user-tp8lw3zz7t Жыл бұрын

asal is a player in alahly club and this celebration is support for footballer moamen zakaria who Infected with muscular dystrophy , moamen celebrates like this

@BetterSquash Жыл бұрын

While.it is admirable that he wants to support somebody, I don't believe that makes any difference.

@yusufismail1311 3 жыл бұрын

If the topic of debate is disrespect, I actually think Marwan's behaviour is far worse than this. Rubbing victory in your opponent's face is something that happens across all types of games. But fighting with the ref/judge and opponent over every point is far more unacceptable than this

@claudiawebb75 3 жыл бұрын

Marwan is obnoxious, in my opinion. But Asal might develop into a similar sort of player if he continues behaving like this. Also, these are not very charismatic persons, which make their cheeky behaviour rather dislikeable.

@BetterSquash 2 жыл бұрын

yes, it may seem that Asal is being singled out, but anybody who disrespects their opponent, referee etc should be punished.

@BetterSquash 2 жыл бұрын

I've heard so many bad things about Marwan, I really don't understand why the PSA hasn't addressed his behaviour.

@UmarKhan-me9uu 3 жыл бұрын

Asal's behaviour was definitely disrespectful and his celebration was way over the top. Greg Gaultier's celebration after beating a very humble Omar Mossad was the same. Passion is one thing but disrespectful celebration and poor behaviour on court should not be promoted and players like Asal, Parker, Marwan Elshorbagy, should be educated and sanctioned accordingly.

@BetterSquash 2 жыл бұрын

I completely agree. We can't have any "favourites" when it comes to discipline. If anybody breaks the rules they need to be punished accordingly.

@adielhoward6271 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure if there are rules for disrespect in squash. But everyone has an opinion on what would constitute good behavior. Most youngsters would have a fit of laughter. Older folks would take offense. My take is that he does this for his younger fans who probably find it hilarious. Also you are more likely to take offense if your man was the "victim" of this behavior. He'll get better as he matures.

@BetterSquash 2 жыл бұрын

That's very well put.

@MrAussiejuice 3 жыл бұрын

Asal, showed pour sportsmanship through the game as mentioned, hitting ball 3 or 4 inches into tin then arguing with ref ball was good is a bad look for the game and he did it several times, blocking Coll access etc. understand passion but the celebration was early, if it was a stroke would he have to forfeited the game, can’t play without clothes, can’t leave the court until game finished??? Not shore. As a regulate spectator of the PSA I will never watch another match that Asal is playing in until he grows into a real sportsman. That was rubbish to watch.

@BetterSquash 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, the word "sportsmanship" is perfect here. We can talk about passion and "the will to win" all we like, but if that is at the cost of sportsmanship, then perhaps we don't want it. have you watched any of his recent matches? I don't watch much squash, but from what I have read, he seems to have changed.

@cuillinridge 3 жыл бұрын

yet no one mentions Shorbagy's shocking behaviour towards the ref and his opponent...pure unprofessionalism. Asal is a yongster and there is hope he will learn...

@BetterSquash 2 жыл бұрын

I can't comment on Shorbagy's case because I haven't seen it, but if it was unsportsmanlike then it should be address and punished.

@michaelmitchell8567 3 жыл бұрын

Rude and disrespectful.

@BetterSquash 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late reply. Agreed.

@SquashShortShots 3 жыл бұрын

Passionate but funny especially if the point got a LET :P Some points which I feel influenced the emotional outburst: 1) Main ref was inconsistent. He dinged Asal for a no-let right at start of game 1 but gave Coll a let for the same situation later in the match (Asal called the ref to be consistent and the video ref overturned the call). Get the feeling the ref was told explicitly to clamp down on Asal before the match 2) He came back against the odds after being demolished in Game 3 and came back stronger in 4 & 5 which is incredible given the physicality of Paul Coll. If anything, he should have called his tin down (ref was blinded and played let). That said I feel that Coll was not inclined to call one of his tins down either (ref called it down correctly). My 2c - squash should have tech to automatically make tin calls and balls out of side line for the bigger tournaments. Also was good to hear that his celebration was a call-out to a Egyptian soccer player battling a debilitating condition.

@BetterSquash Жыл бұрын

Yes, nowadays we really should have tech to automatically call tins. I didn't know anything about the Egyptian soccer player, but that doesn't make any difference to me.

@mooboo6603 Жыл бұрын

It's fine but the cheating during the game, that's not ok

@BetterSquash Жыл бұрын

Yes, cheating during the game is definitely NOT okay.

@stephenlo1092 3 жыл бұрын

It's not passion ! Young is not an excuse for such reaction ! Shame on him ! He is embarrassing all the squash world ! He has no respect to anyone ! including players, refs, and all the squash fans around the world.

@BetterSquash 3 жыл бұрын

He has a lot of supporters, though.

@stephenlo1092 3 жыл бұрын

@@BetterSquash But definitely much more people dislike him ! You can find such comments everywhere !

@seannolan4357 3 жыл бұрын

I believe the pandemic side of it isn’t really an issue because they all got negative tests before they could play. I think the behaviour is okay, as long as the game is over. It’s nice to see passion and excitement.

@BetterSquash 3 жыл бұрын

Fair point about the negative tests, but technically, the point wasn't over. Just to be clear, I am playing devil's advocate here.

@shananarocks Жыл бұрын

If it is a white man like Gregory Gualtier mocking Mohamed Abouelghar than it would be ok. Right? Try getting an Egyptian as commentators instead of all the insensitive jokes like calling Farag a dinosaur for example. Good to do some self reflection.

@BetterSquash Жыл бұрын

I can't comment on the Gauliter situation because I haven't seen it. I also can't comment on the insensitivities on the commentary. I do feel that I am commenting on his behaviour not on the colour of his skin.

@parttroll1 3 жыл бұрын

He was lucky a conduct point wasn't awarded against him, which would have made the match interesting. I get a passionate celebration esp in a major tournament against a very good player like Paul Coll but it was his antics during the game of being unsportsmanlike by not declaring balls hitting the tin I don't like.

@BetterSquash 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if instead of this being match point it had been the end of the first game (I know that nobody throws their T shirt to the crowd at the end of the first game, but you get what I mean), whether the decision by the referee would have been the same.

@theboxfitchannel4305 Жыл бұрын

He's a knob.

@BetterSquash Жыл бұрын

That's one way of expressing it.

@fineart10 Жыл бұрын

This guy is totally crazy..... Must be retired from tours

@BetterSquash Жыл бұрын

I honestly do not believe he will change his approach, no matter how many bans he gets.

@squashoe Жыл бұрын

No, he’s a clown

@BetterSquash Жыл бұрын

I believe that the contrast between his behaviour and his squash is so great that is what gets people annoyed. if he were an average pro player, then we might accept it, but he is clearly a future world number one and champion and doesn't need to behave the way he does to win.

@michaelmitchell8567 2 жыл бұрын

He is a clown. He is also a cheat!

@BetterSquash 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't seen him enough, but on court he certainly seemed to always have "issues" with other players.

@alexraphi8901 3 жыл бұрын

Can we just concentrate on why england or other countries are getting their ass kicked in squash, rather than Asals or anyone's behaviour. First develop your own squash at least. This is what I hate, you British are going down and down day by day in world squash and you need to improve your players who are on the decline. You should concentrate on developing your players first at least who keep getting their ass kicked by egyptains.

@BetterSquash 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, we could, but it's possible to address multiple issues at the same time. As I said in my previous reply to your other comment, bringing the nationalities of players into the argument. You start "hating" British people expressing an opinion. It's totally true that the Egyptians are dominating squash, but this has nothing to do with Asal nationality, and suggesting it does is nationalism at its worst.

@alexraphi8901 3 жыл бұрын

Not to mention you British never even had any good "legends" players in squash besides Nick matthew who was himself very lame and celebrated on wrong moments. Don't name jonah barrington LOL 1930s and don't name James wilstrop who isn't the level of being a legend. So pls focus on developing your players then speak about behaviours. Look at your players George parker is the world's most idiotic players ever to live.

@BetterSquash 2 жыл бұрын

Bringing the discussion down to nationalities doesn't help anybody. From what I have heard George Parker is very unsportsmanlike and should be punished accordingly.

@smtahir1 3 жыл бұрын

Asal didn't do anything disrespectful. He challenged the calls which he is entitled to, nothing wrong there. He took off his shirt and threw tonly after that the point was reviewed. Many times I've seen players leave the court thinking they have won and called back because of reviews. Thirdly not touching the racquet because he didn't have it. All of these are no big deal. Every player is passionate, people who play squash know how competitive and aggressive this game can get. And finally I abhor and detest as to why should Asal explain himself, he did nothing wrong. Coll is no pushover, beating a champion and that too of Coll's calibre would surely get an extra ounce of adrenalin.

@koningvoorschot4200 3 жыл бұрын

The point wasn’t over. The referee didn’t even said anything about the decision before or during his act of throwing his t. And even if the referee didn’t announced it he had to wait until he shakes or tap his opponent’s racket since the player can call for a review. And the biggest issue in this match was him trying to cheat the points by hitting the tin and trying to act as it was above, blocking, etc. It’s a massive disrespect to the opponent(Coll).

@davidcope1028 3 жыл бұрын

I believe it should have been s stroke against Asal. If a foreign object had fallen off his kit before the point was awarded he would have had the point awarded against him. Nothing to do with respect or bad sportsmanship. Just the rules.

@BetterSquash Жыл бұрын

The point wasn't over and that is the key to many people's point of view. While I dislike that kind of display, it was more about not waiting for the referee's decsion.

@markorazanj 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it was acceptable

@BetterSquash 3 жыл бұрын

Should he be fined or sanctioned for throwing his t-shirt into the crowd: A: because of the pandemic and/or B: because there was a let request in progress and this is a code of conduct warning?

@markorazanj 3 жыл бұрын

@@BetterSquash he should not be fined. The sport needs more personas, more character and more interesting stories. They should intice and support new players!

@denverwong2001 Жыл бұрын

I think it was acceptable

@Cosmic_Hobo 3 жыл бұрын

Do squash fans watch any other sport? you guys are so stuck up, the guy was passionate. Yes his behaviour is acceptable, showmanship is a part of sports. The pandemic is a non factor because all tournament players were tested.

@BetterSquash Жыл бұрын

Yes, squash fans watch other sports, and I don't believe we are stuck up. Perhaps you don't realize that the match hadn't finished. People are upset because 1. during a pandemic, throwing a sweat covered t-shirt into the crowd is disgusting and 2. celebrating before a decision has been made is wrong. Just because somebody has been tested, doesn't mean it's okay to do what he did. Also, I think celebrations in other sports are disrespectful. Being passionate doesn't mean you have to behave is that way.