ISLAMABAD, June 13: The Sheikha Sa’ad Kuwait Open, to be launched next year will be the newest addition to the Professional Squash Association tour.

The inaugural tournament slated for Jan 28-Feb 2 next year will be a sporting memorial to a woman who was herself a first class squash player.

The women’s competition will offer $42,500 in prize money while for the men’s edition $65,000 will be put up.

Top Pakistani players are expected to compete in the tournament.