Student Achievement 

in Sqaush

Congratulations to Ria D from 5/6 Green

Ria Daudia, a talented squash player, recently represented herself at the Australian Junior Open, competing in the Under 13 Girls category. The international event brought together promising junior athletes from across the world and marked an important milestone in Ria’s sporting journey.

Ria played three matches, firstly against Hong Kong where she lost but won her other two matches against Sri Lanka and Norfolk Island.

Ria started squash at age seven and has since progressed to rank in the top three in Victoria for her age group. She is also training with the Victorian state team in its high-performance junior program.  

Ria began playing squash at the age of seven and quickly developed a strong passion for the game. She is currently ranked in the top three in Victoria for the Under 13 Girls division and is training with the Victorian state team as part of their high-performance junior training programme.

Widely regarded as one of the healthiest sports in the world, squash offers a full-body workout that enhances cardiovascular fitness, agility, strength, and mental focus. The fast-paced nature of the game also helps young athletes develop discipline, resilience, and strategic thinking.

Why Squash is One of the Healthiest Sports 

Squash is widely recognised as one of the healthiest sports in the world, and for good reason. It offers a unique combination of physical, mental, and social benefits that support a child’s overall development. 

✅ Full‑Body Fitness Squash is a fast‑paced game that engages the entire body. Players continuously sprint, change direction, stretch, swing, and react, building strength, endurance, agility, flexibility, and coordination all at once. 

✅ Excellent Cardiovascular Health With its high‑intensity rallies and minimal rest, squash provides outstanding cardiovascular exercise. Regular play helps improve heart health, stamina, and lung capacity, making it ideal for building long‑term fitness. 

✅ Mental Strength and Focus Squash is often described as “physical chess.” Players must think ahead, adapt strategies, and stay mentally sharp under pressure. This encourages concentration, decision‑making skills, resilience, and emotional control, especially valuable for young athletes. 

✅ Confidence and Discipline Individual competition teaches children responsibility, sportsmanship, and self‑belief. Training routines and match play help build discipline, confidence, and a strong work ethic—skills that extend well beyond sport. 

✅ Lifelong Sport

One of the greatest advantages of squash is that it can be played at any age. Skills developed early provide the foundation for a lifelong, healthy sporting activity.