19-Aug-04:
CHARITY SQUASH
IN MALAYSIA ...
World squash stars will take on the role of Good Samaritans this weekend,
Sat 21st August, in aid of the Protect and Save The Children
organisation in Malaysia.
France's recently crowned Super Series champion, Thierry Lincou,
together with countryman Gregory Gaultier, will join forces with
local stars Ong Beng Hee, Moh'd Azlan Iskandar, Nicol
David and Sharon Wee to take on members of the public. Joining
them in this charitable cause are Egyptian Wael El Hindi and
Englishman Bradley Ball.
The event will be held at the National Squash Centre, home of the
1998 Commonwealth
Games and most recently, the
Asian Squash Championship and YTL
Malaysian Open.
Members of the public who have for years watched top stars battle it out
on the all glass court now have the opportunity to battle it out against
the creme de la creme of the squash world, with each player taking on up
to 30 players.
Who knows, it could serve as the best ever warm up ahead of the
Cathay Pacific Hong Kong
Open for the players.....
The challenge will also see junior squash champions-to-be playing against
the big names as an exposure in their playing career.
Joining the challenge are some formidable corporate players including Tony
Fernandes (Air Asia) and Malaysian celebrities such as Soraya Dean
(Model), Logan and Keevan Raj (hockey playing brothers) and F1 driver Alex
Yoong.
Protect and Save The Children is a
non-government organisation that aims to fill the gap in services
concerning the sexual abuse of children. The organisation offers
counselling and therapy to victims of child sexual abuse and also raises
awareness amongst the general public.
LINKS:
Protect and Save
The Children
Event Details from Malaysia
including sign-up details
Report and
photos of the event
Protect and Save The Children |
Thierry Lincou
Beng Hee and Azlan
Sharon Wee and Nicol David
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