DUBAI, July 19: Players Squash Association (PSA) has short-listed Dubai as one of possible venues for shifting their regional headquarters in future. The visiting PSA delegation, led by chief executive Gawain Briars, discussed possibilities with Major General Abdul Aziz Al Bannai, president UAE Squash Racket Association, in Dubai.

“Yes. We did explore possibilities of setting up a regional office in Dubai and response from UAE association was pretty enthusiastic and encouraging,” Briars said.

“We also looked at possibility of organising some PSA events here, something which will give a boost to the game and also help UAE tourism industry.”

PSA events aren’t just club tournaments. In fact, they are sort of rock and roll shows reaching millions of homes through TV coverage, Robert Edwards, said PSA World Tour Technical Director.

PSA represents best in men’s professional squash globally, and Dubai clearly represents modern day and future destination of Sporting excellence. The potential of a future partnership between UAE Squash Rackets Association and PSA will have clear benefits for both, he said.

Aziz said “we would do our best to help PSA in setting up their office here. We also discussed a number of other squash-related issues.”—PPI