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Between January 30 and February 2, a total of 77 players participated in the six events of the RA Centre tournament, well organized by Assad Khan, who incidentally reached the semis of the “B” event. In the Men’s Open final, Asser Ibrahim, the young Egyptian who is part of the powerful Carleton University team, lost the first game, but then…
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The annual Smiths Falls squash tournament took place January 10 to 12, 2020, and attracted 30 women, men, and juniors. There was also a most entertaining exhibition match between Asser Ibrahim, an Egyptian newly arrived at Carleton University and currently ranked 4th in Ottawa, and Fernando Hernandez of Club Sportif MAA in Montreal and ranked 10 in Quebec. Clark Johnston…
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Congratulations to Iman Shaheen, who from Dec 6-10 at the Club at White Oaks captured the Girls Under 15 Canadian Open Championship and did so in dominating fashion without dropping a single game in the tournament! Iman’s next major events are the US Junior Open (Dec 14-17) and British Junior Open (Jan 2-6). Keep up the great work Iman!
As the highest ranked player in Ottawa during the 2018/2019 season, David is a true competitor and plays at the highest of levels. With his talent and involvement he was a true ambassador for the sport of squash in our area, supporting most local and regional tourneys as well as performing in many exhibition matches when requested. He accompanied his…
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Mini Prix winners: Adam Slaunwhite (Squash Gloucester) Laila Khalil (Ottawa Athletic Club) Maddie Drouin (Wallace Squash) Full draw: https://squashgloucester.ca/events/jp3draw-mini/ Grand Prix winners: Nick Johnston-Zemek (Squash Gloucester / RA Centre) Aadi Dua (Ottawa Athletic Club) Wilson Joab (RA Centre) Full draw: https://squashgloucester.ca/events/jp3draw-grand/ Super Prix winners: Philippe Wallace (RA Centre) Shea Kennedy (Squash Gloucester) Sachin Bhatia (Ottawa Athletic Club) Full draw: https://squashgloucester.ca/events/jp3draw-super/
Congratulations to Ottawa’s rising junior Iman Shaheen who recently won the Girls Under 19 division at the Squash Ontario Junior Closed held the weekend of Nov 22-24. Iman, who is only 14 years of age the #1 ranked Girls Under 15 player in Canada, dropped only a single game in her 3 matches. Congratulations Iman!
The 8th Bob Searle Masters Open took place at the RA Centre between November 22 and 24, with 20 competitors spread over the 50+, 60+, and 65+ Divisions. In the 50+ event, Rob Walsh had a relatively easy win, 11-4, 11-9, 11-4 , moving his opponent, Brian Eldridge, around with hard shots to a length and a good variety of…
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Between October 31 and November 3, Wallace Squash hosted the $12,000 PSA Women’s event, two other women’s events, and four men’s events, at the Goodlife-Queensview Club. There were 16 players in the PSA event and 64 in other events. Wallace Squash Club members won 6 of the 7 events, including Sam Cornett’s very popular victory in the PSA draw. Perhaps…
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