England, Egypt, others ready for Lagos International Squash Classics 

Players from England, Egypt, France, Hong Kong and Germany, among other countries, are expected to feature in the Lagos International Squash Classics billed to hold at the Molade-Okoya Thomas Indoor Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, from May 9 to 13, the organisers have said.

The squash classic is one of the events organised to provide tough competition for Nigerian players and help to hone their talents. Chairman, Lagos State Squash Association (LSSA), Tomi Falase, said it is a weeklong event, which has many benefits for the country’s game.

“We’re happy that our players have opportunity to be part of this long awaited international squash classics… with this, the players will get more exposure.

“As a player, when you train, there’s need to assess yourself and the only way that can be done is by participating in tournaments like this.

“I believe that our players will compete well. I am hoping to see many upsets hopefully, and I am looking forward to the discovery of potential world class players,” he said.

Falase explained that the 2023 general elections kept many Nigerian players out of competition, adding, however, that the second quarter will be better.

“A lot of underground work went on in the first quarter, many things were kept on hold, but I know with the conclusion of the 2023 elections, we should see more programmes.”

He added: “We appreciate our sponsors for believing in the development of squash and we hope that we’d get more interested sponsors, both individuals and corporate.”