1980 European Squash Team Championships
| 1980 European Squash Team Championships | |
|---|---|
| 8th | |
| Location | Helsinki |
| Date | 19 – 23 March 1980 |
| Website europeansquash | |
| Results | |
| Champions | Men Sweden Women England |
The 1980 European Squash Team Championships was the 8th edition of European Squash Team Championships for squash players. The event was held in Helsinki, Finland, from 19 to 23 March 1980. The tournament was organised by the European Squash Rackets Federation (ESRF).[1][2][3]
The Sweden men's team became the first team other than England to win the title. The success was regarded as a shock victory over the defending champions in the final. The England women's team won their 3rd title.[4][5]
Men's tournament
Group stage
Pool A
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 2 | Germany | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 3 | Belgium | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Switzerland | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 5 | Norway | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Pool B
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweden | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 2 | Netherlands | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 3 | Denmark | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Monaco | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 5 | Spain | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Pool C
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wales | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 2 | Scotland | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 3 | France | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Greece | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 5 | Italy | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Pool D
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finland | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 2 | Ireland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 | Luxembourg | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 4 | Austria | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Semi finals
| Team 1 | Team 2 | Score |
|---|---|---|
| England | Finland | 5-0 |
| Sweden | Wales | 5-0 |
Final
Sweden 3 |
Final |
England 2 |
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Women's tournament
Group stage
Pool A
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 2 | Germany | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 | Belgium | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Pool B
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ireland | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 2 | Netherlands | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 | Austria | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Pool C
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scotland | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 2 | Finland | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 | Denmark | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Pool D
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wales | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 2 | Sweden | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 | Switzerland | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Semi-finals
| Team 1 | Team 2 | Score |
|---|---|---|
| England | Wales | 3-0 |
| Ireland | Scotland | 2-1 |
Final
England 3 |
Final |
Ireland 0 |
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References
- ^ "European Team Squash Championships". InterSportStats. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ "Men's European Team Championship: Event History (53 events)". Squash Info. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ "Heather for Helsinki". The Scotsman. 22 February 1980. Retrieved 19 June 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ Palmer, Michael (1984). The Guinness Book of Squash. Guinness Superlatives Ltd Ltd. pp. 137–141. ISBN 0-85112-270-1.
- ^ "Squash". Daily Express. 22 March 1980. Retrieved 19 June 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.