Natalie and Samantha on World Squash Day
Posted on 29. May, 2009 by Kid in Featured Articles, News, Olympics
Natalie, all smiles for Squash!
On World Squash Day, Natalie Grainger organized and played in a huge event at the Apawamis Club in Rye, New York, USA. Squash matches were battled out in a so-called 100-a-side Battle of the Border. Not only Natalie was present, but other squash greats like Jonathon Power, John White, David Palmer, Chris Walker and US no. 1 Julian Illingworth turned up for this special day.
Olympic ambassador Natalie commented afterwards: “It was fantastic to see so many leading players supporting the event and more than 500 people came through the club’s doors on the day. The event raised money for the bid, showcased squash in the most positive way and helped to raise the profile of the sport.”
Samantha Teran took part in the World Squash Day activities in Mexico. The most important clubs in Mexico opened their doors and celebrated this special day in order to draw attention to the Olympic bid to get squash included in 2016.
Samantha’s exhibition match against Gerardo De Paul, a local top player, as well as many other activities at leading Mexican clubs, drew a lot of media attention. At the end of the day, dozens of squashies gathered at the statue of the Angel of Independence in the center of Mexico City to have a picture taken. Many enthusiastic people joined in to promote our great sport and to make World Squash Day an extremely festive day in Mexico.
Samantha, looking to the angels
Olympic in 2016
Towards the end of this year, the IOC will decide which city will host the Olympic Games in 2016: Chicago, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro or Madrid. Wherever it will be, let’s hope squash is included. World Squash Day certainly has done the world of good towards making this happen!
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