PESHAWAR, June 12: Female squash players across the NWFP will get a chance to show their skills when the first NWFP Girls' Open squash championship commences at the Qamar Zaman Squash Complex from June 25.

The event which will be held under the aegis of the NWFP Squash Association comprises junior and senior categories.

The winner will be awarded Rs15,000.

The last day for registration is June 20.

National champion Maria Toorpakai will be invited as the guest of honour on the opening and closing day.—APP

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