Junior Open draws tremendous response

07/08/1997

THE Milo-Dunlop Junior Squash Open on Aug 14-17 at the Jalan Duta Courts
in Kuala Lumpur has received an overwhelming response from 13 countries.
"There are 67 foreign entries while Malaysia will field 80, this makes
it the largest junior tournament to date," said Squash Rackets Association
of Malaysia (SRAM) executive director Lt Kol (R) Wong Ah Jit.
"The new entries will come from Holland, who have the top junior boys in
Europe, Switzerland, Australia, Argentina, United Arab Emirates, Japan and
Thailand.
"The traditional ones are from Hong Kong, Singapore, Philippines,
Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka."
At the junior meet, according to Wong, the focus will be on the boys:
"Pakistan and Holland will be sending their top players, it will be good
exposure especially for Michael Soo in the Under-19 as it will be his last
junior outing.
"The girls challenge will be led by Nicol David and Daphine Ting as
Leong Siu Lynn will be taking part in the Singapore Open on Aug 18-24 to
improve her ranking."
Meanwhile, World No 1 Sarah Fitzgerald and No 2 Michelle Martin have
confirmed their entries for the Malaysian Women's Open on Aug 24-30 at the
Jalan Duta courts.
"Kuan Choy Lin has received a wild card, the rest will have to play in
the qualifying rounds," said Wong.
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