Susan Devoy and Jahangir Khan Inducted into PSA Hall of Fame

Squash legends Susan Devoy and Jahangir Khan have become the first members of the PSA Hall of Fame following their induction at the PSA Awards dinner last night.

At the PSA Awards ceremony, held at The Book Rotunda in Birmingham following the British Open semi-finals, the PSA Hall of Fame was launched to recognise the achievements of the game’s most influential characters, past and present.

New Zealand’s Devoy is considered one of her nation’s finest ever athletes, with four World Championship titles and eight British Open titles to her name.

Since her retirement as a professional player, Devoy has driven change in New Zealand as Race Relations Commissioner and more recently was appointed Vice President of the World Squash Federation.

“It’s a real privilege,” said Devoy.

“These awards keep the spirit of the sport alive and I’m delighted to be here with Jahangir, the greatest of all time. This man was always the ultimate gentleman and I’m so privileged to be standing beside him.”

Pakistan’s Khan has been described by some as the greatest squash player of all time and is sporting royalty in his home nation. A five-time World Champion and Emiritus President of the World Squash Federation, Khan’s famed 555 match winning run has been recorded by Guinnes World Records. 

Khan said: “It’s an honour. You play for many years and receive many awards, but something like this is recognition for your hard work and for what you have done for the game as well.

“It’s an incredibly big privilege.”

PSA Chief Executive Alex Gough said: “Susan and Jahangir are two of the finest players ever to play the sport and we’re thrilled to recognise their achievements by making them the first the players to be inducted into the PSA Hall of Fame.

“What Susan and Jahangir have achieved in the sport is incredible and we are pleased to have had the opportunity to celebrate their legacy.”

Throughout 2024, PSA is celebrating 50 years since the International Squash Players Association – the precursor to the PSA – was founded. ISPA governed the men’s professional game initially, before a historic merger between the PSA and Women’s Squash Association (WSA) took place in 2015.