Beyond These Walls: The Gazankulu Squash Court Story

Beyond These Walls: The Gazankulu Squash Court Story is an emotive sports documentary which showcases two young, impoverished squash players training on The Gazankulu Squash Court, a rundown squash court deep in one of South Africa's poorest townships — Soweto.

The documentary follows them as they take on the country’s top players in two pivotal tournaments and as they grapple with the harsh realities of growing up in poverty.

This documentary was made by @joburgsquashfdn and features the work of @egoliyouthempowerment, a partner Squash for Development Organisation of the @SquashUnitedFoundation

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[Elmundo]

This is the best thing I’ve watched on the internet. Big ups to Egoli squash and thank you for giving us all opportunities

[lisalane]

Wow what an awesome documentary...one of the best I have ever seen...these kids and coaches are so inspirational...squash is so much more than a game! So moving...keep going

[davereynolds]

Thanks squashtv for including this beautiful story on your channel. I’m a squash player and my kids play tournaments here in South Africa. Squash is growing and although it requires initial investment in the courts, there’s so much potential to develop without as much ongoing investment as other sports (like hockey, rugby etc)…
Being an individual sport it also has the power to change the lives of the players as they learn self-reliance, self confidence, being responsible, dealing with disappointment, switching from a victim mindset to a growth mindset …

I could go on and on …

Gazankulu Squash Centre is a lighthouse in the storms of these communities

[bobgarbett]

Thank you for this radically honest presentation of how squash is in the non affluent parts of the world. All to often we see the best (paid) players playing in the best tournaments which are often such a far cry from places such as this. This is one of the best videos I’ve seen here. It’s so heartwarming yet at the same time heart wrenching. Please! Keep on doing this as it keeps us all grounded, grateful and humble!I found myself in tears many times! No squash video has ever done this to me! This reminded me so much of the oh! So humble origins of the great pathens from Pakistan from which some of the greatest players ever came!

[ChrisJeff]

Tears ❤
Proud to be part of the next South African squash generation

[bhavikmakkan]

Asiye! Well done Egoli!!! So much love to you all❤

[zandrebotha]

This was epic - seeing many of the places where I have played squash and people I have competed against in SA. Big kudo's to Dikana (and also everyone else involved!), and a huge shoutout to @SQUASHTV for bringing this to our screens. Keep going, would love to see similar stories from different parts of the globe.

[carpetbilly]

Amazing story! I hope the Squash in Olympics 2028 will inspire the next generation of talent.

[GrantRugarama]

This is exactly what is happening in Kampala, Uganda and Nairobi Kenya.... Very emotive scenes... I have happened several young girls and boys change their lives

[willsaltersquash]

This is the best squash documentary I have ever seen. We need more stories like this to be shared with the world

[MrJViljoen]

Incredible story. Thank you for sharing. 🙏

[jean-pierrevanwyk]

I loved this so much. Thank you. And keep up the good work. I hope these kids get all they ever hope for ❤️❤️

[keaganellenberger]

Amazing! I am looking forward to the journey ahead. Praying a blessing over these two as they push on to rise above.

[mashimbyemilane]

Ncoow Seeing my little brother Savata here makes me happy and be a proud sister, Nwana mhana mina ni sure na mama la vanga tlela kona va tinyungubyisa hi wena 🎉🥺🥺🥺🥺❤️

Just hope he'll eventually do well on his school work.

[rifumomatjeke]

My brother Thulani doing the most ❤️💯💯💯

[erikmardiste]

So where can I donate? Used to be squash player in Brisbane Australia. I'd like to send %50.00 but don't no where to send it.