ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) on Saturday announced to hold the last Professional Squash Association (PSA) international event of the year, Serena Hotels Huawei International Squash Championship for men and women.

The championship carrying a prize money of $20,000 for men and $12,000 for women will be held at Islamabad’s Mushaf Squash Complex from Dec 15-19, said a press release issued here.

According to the PSF, the event will provide a platform to local and foreign PSA players to compete. It will also offer a wonderful opportunity to squash lovers to see world-class players in action.

Apart from Pakistan’s top players, contestants from Egypt, Hong Kong, UK, US, Malaysia, Germany, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Jordon and Austria will be in action.

Youssef Ibrahim of Egypt is the men’s top seed while Hong Kong’s Tsz-Wing Tong is the top seed woman player.

Published in Dawn, December 8th, 2019

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