13-Jun-2010:
World Stars return to
Hong Kong
Cathay Pacific Sun Hung Kai Financial Hong Kong Squash Open
2010
World class players to be featured at Hong Kong’s leading
tournament
The Cathay Pacific Sun Hung Kai Financial Hong Kong Squash
Open will be held from August 23 to 29 as the world’s top
players return for one of the biggest annual sporting events in
Hong Kong.
Once again, squash fans will be given a lavish treat with the
opportunity of watching the thrilling performance of the top 30
players from WISPA and PSA.
The early round matches will commence at Hong Kong Squash
Centre in Admiralty before the tournament moves across the
harbour to Diamond Hill in Kowloon for the semi-finals and
finals, which will be held in a specially set-up,
state-of-the-art glass court at Plaza Hollywood. Players
will be given a brand new experience of performing their great
skills in front of a big crowd who visits the shopping mall -
one of the busiest in Hong Kong. People from all walks of life
can also have the opportunity of watching the top class event
when shopping there.
Presented by Hong Kong Squash, the week-long extravaganza
offers a hefty total prize money of over HK$1.7 million for top
men and women’s professionals as the Hong Kong event has been
the first ever open tournament that stages competitions for both
sexes.
The Hong Kong Open is always popular with the local and
international squash community. A large contingent of players,
coaches, families, fans and international media will follow the
event and enjoy the spectacular event in Hong Kong.
Tickets will be available at Hong Kong Squash office from
July 23, 2010. Advance booking is also welcome and admission is
free for the qualifying rounds.
Don’t miss the chance of watching the world’s best players at
the “Cathay Pacific Sun Hung Kai Financial Hong Kong Open 2010”.
Act now and join us for a week of fantastic squash!
"Special thanks to our joint-title sponsors Cathay Pacific
Airways and Sun Hung Kai Financial, the support has
contributed greatly to our success. I would also like to thank
our co-sponsors: Crocodile, Prince, Perrier, Fujifilm, Buler
Swiss Watch, Lotus Tours and Plaza Hollywood.’ said Mr. David
Mui, Chairman of Hong Kong Squash.
"We are delighted that we attracted all the world best players
including our local players, Annie Au, Rebecca Chiu, Joey Chan,
Dick Lau and Max Lee, who both will, I am sure, have the full
support of the home crowd."
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Men's Draw
Women's Draw
HK boys with
Miss Hong Kong
Men's Draw
Women's Draw
Sun Hung Kai Financial
representative makes the draw
Shabana & David
Champions in
2005, 6, 7, 8 and 9
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