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31/08/2020
England Squash News
British Junior Open cancelled due to COVID-19
England Squash has announced the British Junior Open 2021, scheduled to
take place in Birmingham from 2-6 January, has been cancelled due to the
ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The prestigious major event attracts more than 600 of the world’s finest
junior athletes from 55 different nations as far as New Zealand and
Japan.
“It is with great regret that we announce the cancellation of next
year’s British Junior Open,” said Keir Worth, CEO at England Squash.
“The ongoing pandemic and the restrictions on international travel pose
a major risk, and the health and safety of athletes, spectators and all
those involved is paramount in these unprecedented times.
“This decision was not made lightly and the organising committee has
explored all viable options to safely host this historic tournament but
the unpredictability of COVID-19 makes it logistically untenable.
“We look forward to hosting the event in 2022 when the Commonwealth
Games comes to Birmingham and to provide a spectacular showcase for
squash.”
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