WORLD SQUASH NEWS
Squash Unaffected By Pan Am Games Delays
Despite reports that certain events at this summer's Pan American Games in
the Dominican Republic may be cancelled due to construction delays, the
staging of the Squash events will continue as planned, say the World Squash
Federation.
"Luckily, squash will not be affected by the reported delays as the events
will be staged at the established 'Body Shop' club in Santo Domingo," reports
Ted Wallbutton, the WSF's Executive Director.
Squash was included for the first time in the Pan American Games in Argentina
in 1995. In the 1999 Games in Winnipeg, hosts Canada claimed all four Gold
medals. Graham Ryding and Melanie Jans secured gold in the individual
events, and in the team championships Canada beat USA in the women's final
and triumphed over Brazil in the men's.
The 2003 Pan American Games will take place in Santo Domingo from 10-17
August.