Two major squash events start today

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) in collaboration with Serena Hotels is going to host Pakistan Open Men’s Squash Championship and CAS Women International Championship at Mushaf Squash Complex Islamabad from Dec 17 to 23. Pakistan Squash Federation also released logo and promotional video of these two events.

48 international squash players from various countries along with Pakistani players are participating in both the events. In men’s title Marwan El Shorbagy from Egypt is the top seed, whereas Annie Au from Hong Kong has been seeded 1st in CAS Women International Championship. The qualifying round is going to start form 17th December while main round will commence from 19th December, 2017 in Mushaf Squash Complex Islamabad. Semifinals and finals of both the championships will be played on 21 to 23 December, 2017 respectively.

Pakistan Open Squash Championship carrying a prize purse of $50,000 is a prestigious tournament, which is returning to the squash circuit after a lapse of ten years. CAS Women International Championship is $25,000 tournament in which top ranking female squash players would be fighting for the coveted trophy.