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02-Nov-07:
Redraw as Ramy withdraws ...
Following the injury suffered in Qatar
by world number two Ramy Ashour, the Hong Kong Open has been redrawn ...
10-Oct-07:
Lavish treat for squash fans in
the world’s most vibrant city ...
One of the most renowned squash tournaments on the world stage, the
Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Squash Open 2007 is just around the corner.
Presented by Hong Kong Squash with the support of Cathay Pacific, the
Platinum Series tournament is going to take place at Hong Kong Squash
Centre and Plaza Hollywood on November 5-11.
A quality field comprising the world’s top 30 players from WISPA, as well
as the PSA, is confirmed to be in Hong Kong this autumn vying for a total
winning purse of HK$1.6 million. The combined men and women’s competition
proved to be a huge success when it was introduced here for the first time
last year. The significance of this international event is also recognised
by the HKSAR Government, which has designated it as a “M” mark
events (Major Sports Events).
The popular portable clear-view squash court will be used again for the
semifinals and final at Plaza Hollywood in Diamond Hill, Kowloon.
People from all walks of life will be treated the opportunity to view the
top class event when shopping in the mall, while players will also enjoy
the experience of playing in front of a big crowd in an open area.
The qualifying draws will be staged on 5 & 6 November, offers local
players twelve places in the women’s and eight places in the men’s event
while Asian Games Gold Medalist Rebecca Chiu Wing-yin together with
the wild-card holders including Elise Ng Jia-yunn, Annie Au
Wing-chi and Dick Lau Siu-wai will be entered the main draw.
The Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Open is always popular with the squash
community, local and overseas. Players, coaches, families, fans and
international media are most welcome to the world’s most vibrant city to
enjoy this spectacular event.
 "Special
thanks to Cathay Pacific who have enthusiastically worked together with us
over many years, the support has contributed greatly to our success.
"I would also like to thank our co-sponsors: L & T Charitable Foundation
Ltd., Crocodile, Prince, Perrier, Fotomax, Buler, Lotus Tour, Plaza
Hollywood, TVB and Commercial Radio.
"We are delighted that we attracted all the world best players including
our local players, Rebecca Chiu and Dick Lau, who both will, I am sure,
have the full support of the home crowd."
Chairman of Hong Kong Squash
 "We
have been supporting the Hong Kong Squash Open for 22 years now and we are
delighted to be back as sponsor in 2007.
"We are always happy to help stage
world-class events in our home city and the Open will see some of the
game's best players arrive in Hong Kong.
"Thanks to the hard work of Hong Kong Squash, I am sure the 2007 Hong Kong
Squash Open will be a great success."
Director Sales & Marketing of Cathay Pacific |
The Hon. James Tien, Mr. James Ginns, CP
General Manager Marketing and Mr. James Barrington, CP Director
of Sales & Marketing.
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