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3rd December 2012
Hello to All,
Claudio Pinto is the new Senior National Champion of
Portugal! Won the final of the 2012 National Championship
against Rui Soares by 3-2 10/12, 11/8, 10/12, 12/10
and 11/5. Teresa Quelhas becomes twice National
Champion defeating in the final by 3-2 the junior
Catarina Nunes!
It was a Sunday full of matches with high quality in which
some final results was unpredictable. Rui and Claudio wan by
3-1 in the semi-final (André Lima and Pedro Pinto)
respectively but made clear to all that they would fight
until their physical limits in the final!
Before the finals still saw several matches quite
interesting! In one of them Pedro Pinto secured the
last spot on the podium beating André Lima and
Marco Alves beat Carlos Mendes completing the Top
5 of the this National.
In the men final, we were once again presented with a
fantastic spectacle. Emotion permanent rallies breathtaking
and total energy. The first four games were very level and
both players had the chance to win! Finally in the fifth
game, Claudio physically better and with more determination,
early advantage and won the game despite having been
interrupted by a violent cramp in Rui right arm.
Claudio didn’t lose his focus and won by 11/5. Secured with this victory
the so desired National Champion Senior Title and closes the
2012 Portuguese competition year with a golden key!
As for the women's final Teresa Quelhas start strong
and quickly took the lead by winning the first two games.
Then there was a real turnaround and Catarina win the next
two games.
In the fifth game, despite some initial balance was
notorious in the Teresa 8/5 that Catarina lose her control.
No more returned on the game and Teresa course ended the
match. Teresa is already veteran, which mad more value with
the twice Champion National title!
In conclusion I say to all that in this 2012 National
Championship in Porto was special because Claudio Pinto with
16 years old become the new National Senior Champion and
made this week-end just one more very special!
Claudio confirmed also his ninth consecutive month at nº1 (1
#) World Ranking U17 of the European Squash Federation and
climbing 74 positions in the professional PSA ranking
ensures position 356 with the conquest of the 25 points of
the PSA Closes from Malmo and Brussels !
I also have to highlight the words of Dr. Bruno Dias
(President of the National Squash Federation) to the fact we
had on the podium three mens athletes of 19, 17 and 16 years
old (Rui, Pedro and Claudio) and in the ladies two with the
ages of 18 and 14 (Sara and Catarina). This “mirrors” what
actually is the work of the Federation, coaches and parents
in Portugal. For sure the future is secured!
It's all of the city of Porto, a hug
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30-Nov-2012
Hello to All
Rui Soares was the winner of the Final Squash Open
2012 and by consequence is automatically the winner
of the 2012 ranking of the National Federation of Squash!
Rui beat in the final Claudio by 3-2 with the score of
11/9, 11/6, 11/13, 6/11 and 7/11!
Catarina Nunes won the Women’s draw and is
automatically the winner of the 2012 Women’s ranking!
Catarina defeated Sara Neves in the final by 3-1!
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men's final was brutal. Both athletes fought very hard,
refusing to give up, and made their bodies and minds pass to
limits that were beyond imaginable!
A strong moment in the 3rd game where after 40 minutes of
play, Claudio nullifying a Rui game ball, still had a match
ball, but the tenacity of Rui, managed not only to annul the
same but also ensuring to win in the remaining games!
This was the key to “everything”, Rui's experience prevailed
Claudio's youth. Such facts are not truly allowed Claudio to
return to discuss the remaining games! So congratulations to
Rui that recapture the title of the # 1 national from
Claudio!
As for the women's final, though Sara in the 3rd game
surprise Catarina with a perfect attack strategy, Catarina
play well and won! She ensures with 14 years old the tasty
title of 2012 # 1 of the Women’s National Senior Circuit!
Catarina thus becomes the first athlete at this age to
obtain this feat!
In conclusion I can tell you that this tournament was
fantastic, with a fantastic atmosphere!
Least but not last, congratulation to the winners of this
Final Squash Open 2012, the new winners of the 2012 senior
national circuits Rui Soares and Catarina Nunes!
It's all in the city of Porto, a hug
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Claudio Pinto and Sara Neves
in U19 and Jorge Monteiro and Catarina Nunes are the new
2012 PORTUGUESE CHAMPIONS!
As it was to be expected, the first two seeds of each draw
naturally ended up being the finalists, despite in some
cases having to struggle mightily to reach the final
(Highlight to the semifinal of U19 male in which Tomás
Silva faced and defeated by 3-2 Afonso Silva)!
So within U15 boys Jorge Monteiro faced and defeated
Sebastian Ferreira 3-0! In the girls draw Catarina
Nunes faced and defeated Rita Quintas also 3-0!
As part of the U19, Claudio Pinto defeated Tomas
Silva by 3-0 with partial 11/9, 14/12 and 11/6. The
Girls Draw Sara Neves faced and defeated Alexandra
Santos by 3-1.
As mentioned these Nationals were fairly crowded and the
Complexo Desportivo de Espinho was very lively with good
matches with an exemplar Fair-Play model and a public
affluence also remarkable.
For some of these athletes was undoubtedly a good occasion
to prepare for the last senior national tournament of the
2012 circuit which will take place next week-end at Solinca
Dragon in Porto!
It's all from Espinho, a hug to all
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CLAUDIO WINS IN BELGIUM
Claudio Pinto is the new Champion of the Belgian
Junior Open 2012 in the U19 Draw and won the PSA Close of
this tournament!
Won in the final match the French Baptiste Masotti by 3-1
with partial 11/8, 7/11, 11/5 and 15/13!
Great match of Squash and more a huge achievement for the
Portuguese Junior Squash.
Believe me it is fantastic for Claudio has secured this
victory but is sensational have got this done in is second
U19 tournament! As a corollary of all this reality I must
also point out that Claudio thus becomes the first
Portuguese to win a PSA tournament at only 16 years old!
At the prize-giving ceremony in his speech, he did not
forget to thank the Belgian Organisation and the European
Federation circuit in the presence of the European
President, the natural gratitude to National Squash
Federation, the performance of your friend and opponent
Batiste Masotti in the final, to his Main-sponsor
HEAD, the other sponsors, ESP technical team,
friends and family!
It was a great day for Claudio but believe me it was another
great day for the Portuguese Squash! There are fabulous ways
to write golden pages in our book of memories, but quite
honestly this was fantastic!
Congratulations to Claudio, the Portuguese and to you Paulo for
being a dedicated father, coach and supporter of squash throughout
the world.
The Ripka's have been there for many years watching Claudio work and
grow into the champion he is. We knew it was coming !
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Portuguese
Junior Open 2012
Rui Soares and Catuxa
Codesino in U19, Claudio Pinto in U17, Jorge
Monteiro and Catarina Nunes in U15 and Cio Barderas
in U13 are the news champions of the 2012 edition of the
Portuguese Junior Open.
Rui Soares defeated Pakistan Saad Shahid by 3-0 with
partial 11/9, 11/7 and 9/11. The Spanish Catuxa Codesido
defeated Sara Neves by 3-0 with partial 11/5, 11/1 and 11/7.
Claudio Pinto defeating all opponents in is Pule by
3-0 and secure the victory. The second was Tomas Silva that
only be defeated by Claudio.
Jorge Monteiro defeated Jorge Pimentel by 3-1 with
the partial 5/11, 11/8, 12/10 and 12/10.
Catarina Nunes won all pool matches 3-0. The Irish
Ellie tipped McVeigh got the second place.
Finally Cio Barderas of Spain defeated his compatriot
in the final Aron Gomez by 3-0 with partial 14/12, 11/6 and
9/11.
In conclusion, despite the small number of participants, the
tournament was still a very enjoyable event, competitive,
and gave matches quite enjoyable, unpredictable and with
good level.
I hope for Rui Soares and Claudio Pinto that was a good
"launching pad" for the events that are coming!
Least but not last, let's mention and highlight the Fair
Play that prevailed among all athletes. In particular, I
would like to express my congratulations to the Pakistani
Saad Shahid who notoriously was an example to all!
It's all for the city of Porto,
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30 mai 2012
Claudio Pinto and Catarina Nunes in U17 and Simão Neves in
U13 are the 2012 National Champions!
Claudio (after beating in semis Jorge Cabral
3-0) defeated in the final his friend Tomas Silva
(after beating in semis Alfonso Silva 3-0) by 3-1 in
an interesting and well played match.
The first two seeding’s went to the final without losing a
game. With the victory in the final Claudio gets the title
of U17 National Champion back and becomes Twice
Champion.
As to the girls U17 Draw, the winner was Catarina
Nunes. The Draw was played in a Pool and until the last
match Catarina and Alexandra Santos had the possibility of
obtaining the title. Catherine was stronger and more
determined in the match between these players and obtained
the victory.
In the U13 Draw, in all matches the dispute was hard
fought. In the final Simão Neves defeated Jose
Miguel Silva by 3-0. Despite that result, the last two
games were very interesting and Simão had to really fight to
ensure the result stated. With the final victory Simão
secured the U13 title and become Twice champion!
The National ran without any problem and to highlight the
presence of “new junior” athletes at all Draws and also a
considerable flow of visitors throughout the day. Certainly
all contribute decisively to the “growth” of the National
Squash.
I do not end here while my congratulations to Claudio,
Catarina and Simão.
It’s all for the Oporto City
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15-Apr-2012
The Portuguese Junior Squash is having a very special
April!
As you know took place in Portugal in Oporto the European
U19. Individually highlight two facts:
In the Individual Boys Draw Rui Soares and Cláudio
Pinto got the 6th and 8th position respectively and in
the Girls Draw Camille Lanier got the 12th position .
The surprise of the tournament was the sensational victory
of Claudio Pinto (only 16 years!) in the match with World
U19 # 2 the English Oliver Holland by 3-0, 11/4, 11/7 and
11/7.
In the Teams Event, sensational performance of the
team of Portugal to obtaining the honourable 8th position,
discussed until the last second of the matches with teams
like Czech Republic, France (in quarters), Spain and Wales
in the Pool 5th to 8th place.
As a corollary of this individual and team performance for
the month of April Claudio Pinto secured the 1#
Ranking of the European Squash Federation U17,
Camille Lanier seventh place and Rui Soares in
the twenty-first place of U19.
More details on
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Hello All,
Claudio Pinto won his
sixth senior squash Tournament in the Standby Olaias Squash
Open 2012. He defeated in the final, the current Senior
Ranking No1, with the result of a 3-2 with the partials
5/11, 11/9, 6/11, 12/10 and 11/3.
Both athletes are still juniors but really dominate the
Portuguese squash.
The final was electrifying because of a continued
alternation of domain that offers to the public and fans
moments of excellent squash.
Highlight for the recovery of Claudio in the fourth game
with a sensational despite being losing by 4/10, recovered
without any error for the 12/10 final.
In the decisive fifth game, Claudio more focuses then Rui
quickly took advantage and won by 11/3.
The next Tournament of the National Circuit will be 13-15
April in Albufeira in Algarve and I challenge all of you to
spend an excellent weekend in Portugal!
All the best,
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12th
International Tournament of Madeira |
Hello to All
Yesterday finished the 2011 edition of Madeira International
Squash Tournament with the victory in the Men's Draw of
Spaniard Carlos Cornes vs German Carsten Schoor by
3-0. In the Ladiies Draw the winner was Susana Do Valle
that also by 3-0 beat Lucia Neves.
It was a long day and very competitive.
In the morning in the semi-finals, Carlos beat his
compatriot Hugo Varela by 3-0 and for the same result was
defeated Claudio Pinto who faced the German Carsten.
In the afternoon in the men's final, Carlos Cornes got a
permanent domination. It was very evident the supremacy of
the Spaniard.
As for the women's final, the situation was similar. Susana
won easily Lucia and secured like as Carlos Cornes in all
matches a winning period without “giving” any game to them
opponents.
Highlight was the match that gave the 3rd place on the
podium that it was conquered by the Spaniard Hugo Varela.
Hugo faced Claudio Pinto and the final 3-2 shows the
difficult that the Spaniard passed.
The remaining Draws, the winner of the male plate was Luis
Ferreira. The Women plate the winner was Claudia Santos.
At the end of this long day, there was the usual Awards
ceremony. All the parties (organizers and winners), properly
appreciated the excellent organization and location and it
was mention that may actually be the launching for the 2012
edition this event becomes a PSA tournament and perhaps also
WISPA.
In conclusion, I tell you that as a judge-referee of this
Tournament, the performance of athletes and referees was
exemplary. In competitive terms, the level was actually
quite high, due to the presence of internationals players
and also the commitment of all playing well in their
matches.
Do not finish without thanking the organizers (Milton,
Ricardo Sousa, Ricardo Sardinha, Oscar Pereira and other
organizers) the invitation was addressed to me.
It's all from Madeira
All the best
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17th-September 2011
Olá a Todos
Decorreu ontem o terceiro dia de competição no Torneio
Internacional da Madeira 2011 e os 4 primeiros cabeças de
série asseguraram a passagem ás meias finais.
O Alemão Carster Schoor venceu o Rui Soares
por 3-1, o Cláudio Pinto venceu o Pedro Damaso
por 3-0, o Espanhol Hugo Varela venceu o Pedro
Pinto por 3-0 e finalmente o Espanhol Carlos Cornes
venceu o Paulo Pinto por 3-0.
Hoje defrontam-se pelas 10:00h o Alemão e o Cláudio Pinto. É
a primeira meia-final deste quadro onde a vontade de lutar
bastante do Cláudio é realmente muita para no minimo
hambicionar discutir o acesso à final! Pelas 10:45h
defrontam-se os dois espanhois e pelos ultimos resultados
entre ambos, promete muito bom espetaculo.
Quanto ao Quadro Feminino, a Susana do Valle venceu a
Mafalda Fernandes por 2-0 e a Lúcia Neves,
teve de contrariar uma bola de partida no segundo jogo, para
levar de vencida a dificil Liliana Freitas por 2-1.
Hoje nas meias finais a Susana defronta a Maria do Carmo
Cleto e e Lúcia a Brigitte Branco.
Este dia de encerramento do Torneio, contempla uma jornada
dupla e assim vamos ter a final feminina pelas 16:30h e a
final masculina às 18:00h.
Para já é tudo da Madeira
Um abraço
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15th-September 2011 -
Quarters
Rui Smith vs Carsten Schoor (19:30)
Pedro Damaso vs Claudio Pinto (20:30)
Hugo Varela vs. Pedro Pinto (20:30)
Pinto vs Carlos Cornes (19:30)
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14th-September 2011
This year it will run fine in the courts Onda Revital
Club in Funchal - Madeira. It has the presence of such
as the International German Carsteen Schoor,
Spaniards Carlos Cornes and Hugo Varela and the
Portuguese Claudio Pinto, Rui Soares and Pedro Pinto
(Highlight that these are even beyond international
junior!).
Of course, the athletes could not miss the wood and then, we
have the largest representation ever in quantity and
quality. I also emphasize a Draw with 14 female athletes of
which stands the National Champion Susana do Vale.
We expect that the "armed" Portuguese get the necessary
surprises and we all hope that the tournament takes place in
a Far-Play edicção exemplary and that this is really the
ultimate launch pad for a professional project!
The all as the Tournament Referee wish the best of luck and
thank you for your cooperation with the organization, so
that is orderly conduct this international event!
It's all still the city of Oporto, a hug
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June:
This Saturday finished the National Championship U13 and
U17and the first 2011 titles were awarded!
The Champions U13 are Rita Neves and Simão Neves!
The U17 Champions are Sara Neves and Cláudio Pinto!
The tournament was held with a total fair play and was
notorious in the growth of female quality.
The U13 final was with Simão Neves and Carlos Silva who was
defeated by 3-2 with partials of 10/12, 10/12, 11 / 6, 11 /
3 and 9 / 11. Very closely fought battle to be won by Simon
with only 9 years old! This athlete certainly can be
improved and work will make him a more complete athlete!
As for the women's final, won by Rita Quintas lack of
opposition!
The U17 Ladies Final was with Sara Neves and Catarina Nunes.
Sara won by 3-2 with partial 11 / 6, 3 / 11, 8 / 11, 11 / 7
and 11 / 7. Hard fought match to once again Sara make a
difference in maturity comparing the 13 years of Catherine.
Both athletes presented us with gifts rallies quantity and
quality of shots, unusual in the women tournaments in the
Portugal. As rightly said Dr. Paulo Silva (Vice-Chairman of
the National Squash Federation), we witnessed the growth of
this athletes and today we were presented with superior play
squash!
Finally in the Men's U17 final, clashed Claudio Pinto and
Pedro Pinto. Cláudio won by 3-1 with partials of 11 / 4, 3 /
11, 11 / 7 and 11 / 3. It was a match in which the influence
is denoted on the two athletes from the fact that Claudius
to have featured in this national with a broken finger!
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two athletes above the natural rivalry and competition
sports are friends and as such the fact that conditioned
both!
In the case of Claudius,
had to do everything to mentally overcome the pain in the
finger (which would be supplemented with increasing physical
intensity, number of rallies and a consequent increase in
heart rate!)? It was indeed a sacrifice, only offset by the
fact that it concerned a dispute over a National Title.
As for Peter, the first games were fought hard and push him
enough to equalize 1 equal. After it became known that
sometimes feared force physical contact!
Not finish without mentioning the words of Claudio Pinto in
which he thanked the National Squash Federation organization
and the excellent care of the National Junior Squash and
also the performance of athletes!
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May: Bairrada Open
Finished this Sunday the Bairrada Squash Open 2011
(Fifth Senior Tournament of the National Squash Federation)
with the victory of the Cláudio Pinto and Sara
Neves.
 Cláudio
won Rui Saores by 3-2 with partial 11 / 9, 10/12, 9 / 11, 11
/ 7 and 11 / 6.
Hard fought match, with blistering rallies and a total
commitment, of these great national juniors’ athletes.
Cláudio advocates and thereby reinforces the leadership of
the National Ranking arising there from to manage a
comfortable lead over the next few national tournaments.
It was a tournament which confirmed the first four
positions, the current top four in National Ranking 2011.
Regarding the Male Table, as stated Sara Neves won 3-2 by
Catarina Nunes. Also a hard fought match, with Sara in the
final moments of the last 3 games to assert his greater
experience and will also show to Catarina that she wanted to
win at home!
It was a very nice tournament, with great atmosphere and an
enviable audience, in the finals.
Do not end this chronicle without mentioning Claudio thanks
to sponsors, friends, family and coaches which are the key
to your success.
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May: Portugal U17's in the
quarterfinals
of the European Germering - Germany!
Secured the 2nd position in the tough Group C and away the
favorite France!
This double journey began soon by 09:00 am with the
selection of Italy.
Cláudio Pinto won the match against Oliviero ventricosa 3-2
with partial 10:12, 10:12, 11:9, 11:5, 11:4. It was a
difficult match, but the claw of Claudius in the final
moments of the last three games were decisive.
Pedro Pinto faced Yuri Farneti and won 3-1 with partial
7:11, 11:4, 11:6, 11:6. The first game was complicated but
after Pedro was able to control the match.
As for Sara Neves faced and was defeated by 3-0 by Benedetta
Buccal with partial 10:12, 9:11, 10:12. Balanced match but
in a bit of luck that was asked for the final moments of
games.
Then came at 13:15 pm the most difficult and decisive
confrontation with the French National team.
Firts Claudio Pinto V Masotti Baptiste who won by 3-2 with
partial 8:11, 11:5, 11:9, 7:11, 8:11. It was a tough battle,
but Claudio was alerted and prepared to fight! He knew that
much depended on the final outcome of this result. Baptiste
was not frightened in the first game and managed to turn the
match in his favor. In the fourth and fifth game, Claudio
fought bravely and well secured instability in French Team.
Then enter Pedro Pinto, who faced and "settled bills" with
Auguste Dusourd. Won 3-0 with partial 9:11, 8:11, 8:11 and
so made it clear that the result between them in the
French-2011 was actually an accident.
Finally played Sara Neves who faced the Oxana Ah-Hu leaving
with a 3-0 defeat partial 11:2, 11:3, 11:2. Sarah really
could not do anything because the French is now better.
After waiting for desperate confrontation between
Switzerland and the selection of French National team.
Fortunately everything went as planned and the Swiss won
2-1.
Portugal has succeeded in the second year presence in the
quarter finals and who knows, so get the best result so far.
Let us have faith and believe they are prepared to do and
give their best against the Selection of Wales.
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In
the final of the male Draw, Claudio Pinto faced and
defeated Rui Soares by 3-1 in the presence of about 3
hundred spectators. In the ladies, Teresa Quelhas
faced and defeated Catherine Nunes by 3-2.
