Committee Members

Simon Horobin, Senior Member

Arhat Virdi, Deputy Senior Member

Sam Greenrod, President

After a stint as Men’s Blues captain last year, Sam has now taken on the mantle of President. He is doing a DPhil in Interdisciplinary Bioscience looking at the impact of temperature on host-parasite interactions.

Favourite shot: backhand volley drop.

Grace Beglan, Secretary

Grace is a second year Biologist at Merton College who got into squash as a pre-teen. She played the national circuit for a few years, before taking a break and rejoining at University. Proof that Uni really is the time to get back into doing the things that you love! Grace will be the OUSRC Secretary for 2023-2024.

Favourite shot: backhand trickle boast.

Anvita Ramachandran, Treasurer

Anvita started playing squash in middle school, inspired by watching Dipika Pallikal — India’s No. 1 — play at the Indian Squash Academy in Chennai. After taking a break from competitive squash during her undergraduate studies, Anvita returned to the sport again after joining Oxford for her masters.

Favourite shot: Cross-court volley drop.

Ben Harrison, Men’s Blues Captain

After two years in the first team, Ben has taken on the role of Captain in his final year of a History and Economics degree. He is looking forward to leading the team in BUCS and Varsity for 2022-23 with big hopes for the season!

Aria Appoo, Women’s Blues Captain

Hi, I’m Aria! I’m a second year medical student at LMH. I’ve been playing squash since I was very young, and I have absolutely loved continuing my squash journey playing at Oxford with an amazing team of people. I can’t wait to be W1 captain and make new squash memories!

Yusuf Aggour, Men’s Squirrels Captain

Hi everyone I’m Yusuf. Im going into my second year of Medicine and can’t wait to captain the men’s 2s this year. Squash has been a huge part of my life since I was young and have really enjoyed playing for the Uni last year. Let’s hope this year brings another Varsity victory!

Favourite shot: Backhand drop

Jia Xin Li, Women’s Ferrets Captain

Hey! I’m Jia Xin, a 2nd year medic at Univ, and I am very excited to be captaining the women’s 2s this year. I played squash for a year in secondary school and have picked it back up since starting uni. I'm hoping to have a great season filled with lots of fun and, hopefully, plenty of wins too!

Natalie Shah, Social Secretary + I.T. Officer

I am going into my final year of my BA in English Language and Literature. I’ve played squash since I was young, coming from a family of avid squash players. I am continuing the role of social secretary, as well as taking on the role of IT Officer this year. Outside of squash, I enjoy pubbing and clubbing, making me well qualified for my social sec role!

Favourite shot: a solid back hand

Hamish Nash, Social Secretary

Freddie Murley, Welfare Officer

I’m a fourth year Biologist, and I started playing squash when I was 16. Outside of squash, I love exploring Oxford by running, and drinking wine (difficult to do together!) I’ll be the welfare rep for this year, so happy to chat about anything!

Favourite shot: a devious cross-court drop

Joshua Watt, Development Officer (team)

I am taking on the role of development officer this year. I have been playing Squash for several years, and became a member of the second team last year. Outside of Squash, I am going into the second year of my BA in History.  

Favourite Shot: cross-court drop

Alexander Julian, Development Officer (social)

Alex first started playing squash at school and has kept up with the sport (mostly!) since then. He joined the club soon after moving to Oxford in early 2023. In his new role of Development Officer, Alex is looking forward to some great games among social members this year and encourages members of all abilities to join the social squash sessions! 

Favourite shot: backhand boast.

Mei Whattam, Diversity and Inclusivity Officer

Hey! I’m Mei, a Classical Archaeology and Ancient History finalist at Somerville. I’ve been playing squash since I was young with a few breaks in between. I absolutely loved captaining the Women’s Blues last year, and am excited to stay on committee as our new Diversity and Inclusion Officer.

I’m passionate about the representation of minority identities in the sport and am always available for a chat :))

Martin Packman, Staff Team Captain

I've been captain of one or other of the Oxford Uni teams in the Oxfordshire leagues for the last five years. Our teams have always had a mix of staff, alumni, students, and randoms like me playing - but since the squash shutdown period (and the University Club still not fully reopening...) we've combined with OURSC in one super club! Outside of squash I write code to build and explore maps of complex systems for large organisations, run a bit, and play boardgames.

Favourite shot: Cross court nick