Finland men's national squash team

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Finland
Flag of Finland.svg
CoachMika Monto
Association Finnish Squash Association
ColorsBlue & White
World Team Squash Championships
First year1981
World Team titles0
Runners-up0
Best finish Bronze medal world centered-2.svg 3rd
Number of entries18
European Squash Team Championships
European Team titles0
Runners-up4
Best finish Silver medal europe.svg 2nd

The Finland men's national squash team represents Finland in international squash team competitions, and is governed by the Finnish Squash Association.

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Since 1981, Finland has won one Bronze medal of the World Squash Team Open, in 1991.

Current team

Results

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References

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  2. "Championship Records | World Squash". Archived from the original on 2014-10-27. Retrieved 2013-08-18.