'Brothers in Arms': New Documentary on The ElShorbagys' World Team Championship Odyssey

Ahead of this month's WSF World Team Championships in Hong Kong, England Squash, with the support of Optasia, has released a captivating documentary about the ElShorbagy brothers' first ever appearance together for their adopted nation.

'Brothers in Arms' charts the build-up to the 2023 World Team Championships in Tauranga, New Zealand, where former world champion Mohamed ElShorbagy and younger brother Marwan played side-by-side for England for the first time - and ended up facing the nation of their birth, Egypt, in the final.

The hour-long documentary, produced by the SQUASHTV team, offers a fascinating peek behind the scenes throughout Team England's quest for the title - and reveals the deep emotions it stirs in both brothers to be wearing the English flag, as they head inexorably towards a battle for the World Team title against their former compatriots.

'Brothers in Arms' not only depicts the intense moments before, during and after the adrenalin-fuelled duel in New Zealand, it offers an insight into the nuanced relationship between the ElShorbagy brothers, who admit that rivalry on court has at times spilled into their off-court dynamic.

The documentary also reveals the spirit between the brothers and team-mates Adrian Waller and Patrick Rooney, as well as then-national coach David Campion and team physio Jade Leeder.

Born in Alexandria, Mohamed and Marwan both moved to England as teenagers to attend Millfield School in Somerset, where they were coached by the great Jonah Barrington, before adopting Bristol as their home. Mohamed, who won the World Team title with Egypt in 2011, officially transferred his allegiance to England in June 2022, with Marwan following suit the following year.

Joey Barrington, England Squash’s Membership and Commercial Partnerships Manager, who commissioned the documentary said:

‘We’re thrilled to collaborate with SQUASHTV on this unique documentary and provide audiences with a real insight on what it’s like to compete as a team at the highest level of the game.

Special thanks to Bassim Haidar and the team at Optasia for helping to bring this captivating story to life.

Commenting on the documentary, England's Mohamed ElShorbagy said:

"Representing England is always a highlight of the season, and playing alongside my brother for the first time under the England flag is a moment I'll treasure forever.

"I have so many fond memories making this film, and I hope it inspires and motivates players to persevere and strive for greatness."

Brothers in Arms for will be released on the England Squash YouTube channel on Friday 6th December at 1:30pm.