Honestly - the standard of the product that Squash TV produces. We get a Netflix quality documentary for probably a tiny % of the budget. Squash TV is truly a testament to the sport 👏

Loved listening to Mohamed and Ali navigate around the topics. So mature and well-spoken.

Interesting from Ali Farag: "If any of us is crossing the line, it's up to the referee to stop it, it's not up to the player."

Mohamed with the most sincere and genuine response to blocking in squash. As a junior prodigy, he is one of the few that can understand Asal

Farag even when doing interview is still the very best. Top 1 on court, Top 1 outside. He deserves this kind of documentary

Brilliant Doc Squash TV. Not an Asal fan but this was well done.

this was a really great doc!! well done squashtv! I hope Asal can sort his behavoiur out as he will be great for the game!

Great doc! Need to get this on Netflix. Just as good as the tennis golf and f1 shows.

Amazing production. Thank you.

27:00 Asal figured out the unlimited point hack game console combo for the ToC

Why would you give us 1.5hours of this when you could give us 1.5hours of farag and coll giving us the best squash in years

Ali is the one who represents squash. It's an example of respect and sportmanship, not this.

Great documentary, professional and inspirational especially given asal has stopped his tactics recently

Absolutely love mohammad elshorbagy honesty, that's why he is a legend

Very honest and illuminating words from Mo

Thanks for putting this up. I hope Asal's recent lowered success after he has stopped ~cheating doesn't tempt him back into it. It's a cost the entire game bears.

Great documentary, but a little too focused on all the drama in my opinion. Would love more focus on how Asal developed as a junior player, how he trains as a pro etc. Hope all the top pros get a similar documentary :)

I knew a player in our league who did similar stuff of perpetually being partially in the way of his opponent. It was frustrating. Ironically he was also the best for a while, no shame on his skill. This component was just frustrating.

Easy to see why they made a doco on Asal. He brings so much more attention to the game. Everyone else doesnt get comment on vids like Asal does

Can anyome tell which beat/song/music is at the start of the documentary?

This sort of unprofessional behavior should never be tolerated on a squash court. He belongs in Tennis.

I’d like to see all blocking gone from the game entirely. It’s essentially a cheat that’s learned once you get to a certain level. It’s not present in beginners / low-mid tier club level and it’s not natural to the sport. Nor is it a fit for the sport. Make the players move out the way of any shot they play that doesn’t have a clean line to it, else stroke EVERY TIME - they don’t have a right to move to the T as was eloquently pointed out. Let’s stamp out this crap. I personally found Mo’s comments a shameful admission for the sport, regardless of whether he was just being honest or not. While we’re at it, let’s have a defined max time between points, so this tactical “taking extra time to get breath back” / talking to ref nonsense also goes - not ready to receive or serve after say 10 seconds? Automatic stroke to opponent. The rules already state play should be continuous and allowing stoppages just punishes the fitter / stronger player by allowing the opponent to recover, essentially outside the rules of the game

A leopard will never change its spots…period.

Leave the guy alone. He has redeemed himself now. Plays as fair as anybody would can. Yes what he did in the past is unethical and unprofessional but one must learn to forgive.

I liked the documentary, but i also wanted to get to know Asal, who is he off court? Didn't show too much of that.

Wish it was longer tbh Now we need one on Ali

53:42 - best decision ever made in a squash match... Great Reff'ing

Asal is the most important player of this generation for the future of the sport: he is the player that will motivate that fornite generation to play squash. That may be unpalatable to some, but remember that there have been plenty of controversial players before. Asal's behaviour has been poor in the past, and I believe that can be explained by the fact that he was, by his own admission, not a good junior, but he was big and physical and he could bully junior players. That, coupled with the intense pressure placed on him to win, lead to the obvious end point. The fact that reffing at junior levels isn't great probably didn't help. But his work with Wilstrop has already paid dividends, and he can change, but that will only continue provided the PSA and WSO are firm but fair. To those who just piled on without even watching the documentary - it is shame that Asal has taken up residence in your head, rest assured he doesn't think about you as much as you think about him! Rather than moaning on youtube perhaps support squash by going to events instead. Great documentary - Columbian cannonball next please!

A really excellent and fascinating program. Perhaps someone needs to explain to Asal that soccer’s antics are not acceptable in squash. I would like to see all players held to a higher standard when it comes to blocking. I’m not a fan of strategic “sub clinical” blocking either. Referees should bias the incoming player when calculating interference decisions. “No let” decisions reward blocking. I was impressed by Mohamed El Shorbagy’s admission of blocking. It’s always been a distracting and detracting element of his game. Given his undeniable talents, I really hope Asal can fully turn the corner on playing good clean squash. Hopefully Asal is a good catalyst for introspection when it comes to the squash’s approach to interference and fair play. I’m definitely a fan of Asal-but it’s painful. Hopefully he grows.

at least it's free to watch

This should definitely be on TV, adds a story and interest for those who don't understand the sport

I think we all can agree that with the sport, squash, there comes a lot of mental battles that'll be hard and every squash player has experienced it. Those battles can destroy you or make you stronger. Mostafa went through it all at a very young age. He admitted that what he did was wrong and he went out of his own way and changed his behaviour. I personally think we should give him a chance to show that he truely has changed for the better. I have the most respect for people who destroyed themselves and hit rock bottom to become a better person by showing more respect and better mental strength on the court !

very nice

The stark difference between Ali and Elshorbagy is crazy - Ali honest and gives importance to enjoy the sport!!!! how juniors will look up to us !!!

The end of the show feels like anonymous alcoholics talking about what they can do better to recover.

I’m astonished how many people here get reactive and respond with shaming and blaming. He is young and willing to learn, the tournaments this season have shown that. The lack of empathy is staggering. Have other players including the greats have issues, of course. So you complain about them? No! Perfectionism doesn’t exist, everyone makes mistakes. As long as they see their mistakes and are willing to learn, that is all we ask for, no? Is he controversial and different from others on the tour, of course. When someone changes the status who, oftentimes people won’t like it. He’s listening to James Willstrop now and as long as he keeps working on himself, should we not all support that? You can dislike someone. You can dislike the way they celebrate. You can disagree with their opinions too. You can’t deny his talent and his willingness to work on himself.

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PSA trying their best to make the bloke more likeable.. good luck

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thank you squash tv for making this and making it free! also for supporting asal and the game. you are real champs!

they left out Gregory Gautier from the credits.

I have not dared watch this documentary. In fact, I'm appalled that the leaders of our game are behind this young boy. The blatant disrespect to, not just his opponents (which is unforgivable due to repetition); but the beautiful game is a crime. But sure... he brings you views and money. Why not make a documentary about this guy(embarrassment), while we overlook an ENTIRE catalogue of guys (and girls!) who actually deserve that honor for the years of service to the game?! I have the utmost respect for guys like Coll, Elias etc who have summoned power from the Gods to stay civil and professional on court with this little boy. I'd show him how things are done in South Africa if we have an issue with someone. Least I'd say is he won't say a damn word or step a foot (or ELBOW) wrong again. Guaranteed. Asal is an emotional little boy who's already retired and un-retired from the game at 22? Yawn. Now I'm a reasonable man and always give credit where credit is due - Asal is an amazing talent and great player, potentially could be one of the all time greats - BUT Asal brings the game in disrepute. Asal disrespects his opponents. Asal has small physical mannerisms that only the top players will understand - but are down right blasphemy to the game. From a Ultra purist and lover of the game Shame on you PSA.. Shame on you.

OK I will watch it at some point but I'll be disappointed if there isn't an honest assessment of his behaviour in recent years on court. I hope for his sake he is surrounded by people who can talk to him honestly about what he needs to change to rehabilitate his image with the squash community.

Asal is made of steel 💪 .. a lot more titles are yet to come

So many classy players on tour. Asal is simply a cheat and didn't deserve to be playing against these guys.

Shorbagy senior was giving tips about WHEN to strategically use blocking and other cheating methods to Asal?? That interview will not age well.

So I have not watched it yet but someone please tell me why on earth would I want to watch 1.5 hour long doc. on this guy that brought so much shame to the sport ...

Simple - either he's punished properly by the referees while he's playing or the players refuse to play him. He's ruining the sport I love and for the next generation. He won't change and laughingly they actually teach blocking to youngsters in Egypt; I was never taught too!

His personality is more split than his front teeth

Asal has almost single-handedly destroyed the reputation of the game over the recent years - with you Get Rich or Die Tryin MF's at the top encourage this type of behavior. Lets decide to give a him a mere $5000 fine and a 12 week ban. Any lighter sentence, he would've been drinking Castle Lite for his coming years. Why not make him the face of our game and to "Inspire" a generation? I bet off court he is the nicest guy and coolest cat around town. Luckily we all know that the Squash Octagon shows our true self. Disgusting stuff.

When I was 22 I was annoying as well. I broke many racquets. Went crazy on the court a few times. I guess this is supposed to make us understand this guy more? He's playing cleaner now. The question is can he win playing clean ? His entire game was based on , tripping, blocking, grabbing hands, exaggerating his lines and back swing on every shot. He must wonder what his game is at this point. He's still good. Improving in his new style . Farag beats you cleanly. Coll with a robotic like consistency. What will be asals style and legacy ??

Why asal😂 not Ali Farag🥺

Asal, no matter what everyone thinks about you; I am here to support you and your game 😊

This muppet and the way PSA have let it go on is the sole reason I unsubscribed from Squash TV. I recently watched a short documentary produced by a Junior player on Heather McKay, fair play for him for doing that. She was a true legend of the game and deserves far more accolades but PSA decided to spend time on this instead. Only young Egyptians are Asal fans from what I have seen and squash is thriving in Egypt anyway.

Why making a documentary about this annoying guy

i love this players ! ASAL >3 !!!!

Everyone makes mistakes but cheating on a consistent basis isn’t a mistake, it’s a choice and reflects your character. That being said, he’s not blatantly cheating in the last while so hats off to him, hopefully it continues.

I gave it a try, but I cannot stand this cheater. Cannot finish watching.

I have never seen SquashTV doing anything like this for real legends of the game but this is just trying to resort in controversy for viewership. Disgusting. Unsuscribing

yall people crying on the shame asal brought to squash is the reason why the sport has been dying

stop with the virtue signalling , cheating didn't get him to the top skill did. down to the refs to stop him if he can find an edge. bunch of drama queens crying like he kidnapped someone