Laurie Duncker Squash Tournament returnes to Randburg Squash Club
Randburg Squash Club hosted a successful Laurie Duncker Squash Tournament.
The 2026 Laurie Duncker Squash Tournament returned to Randburg Squash Club for the third time, bringing together players and supporters to celebrate a tradition rooted in friendship, competition and a shared passion for the game.
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The prestigious tournament is hosted by a different squash club every four years, and continues to unite the squash community across clubs and generations. For Randburg Squash Club, hosting this year’s event carried particular significance, especially for Richard King, one of the tournament’s founders, who helped start the competition in 1983. King said the tournament was about more than competition, highlighting values that continue to make squash a special sport. “This tournament is a celebration of skill, determination, sportsmanship and the strong sense of community that makes squash so special,” said King. “Whether competing on court, cheering from the sidelines or working behind the scenes, everyone played an important role in making this event a success.”
The tournament featured Randburg, Mittal Squash, Newcastle and Western Rackets, with competitive matches, impressive performances and participants demonstrating determination, respect and a strong sporting spirit. “It is one of the most successful private tournaments that is not part of Joburg Squash,” King said. “It is always nice to see the players, young and old, coming together.”
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Randburg Squash Club also acknowledged the sponsors, organisers, volunteers and supporters whose contributions helped make the event possible. Western Rackets won the overall tournament with 158 points, followed by Randburg on 128, Newcastle on 60 and Mittal on 56.
As the tournament continues its journey between host clubs every four years, the 2026 edition in Randburg added another chapter to its history, honouring its founders while keeping its spirit alive for future generations of squash players.
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