U.S. SQUASH is proud to announce that the 2011 Women’s World Junior Squash Championships, July 20-30, will be hosted at the Murr Center on the campus of Harvard University, in Boston (MA).
World Squash Federation CEO Andrew Shelley, noting that the recent turmoil in Egypt prompted the WSF to relocate the event, stated, “We are delighted that U.S. SQUASH, in conjunction with the superb facilities of Harvard University, will pick up the baton to ensure that the most important event in junior women’s squash maintains its place in the calendar.”
The Junior World Championships will consist of two events, the individual tournament followed by the team competition. The U.S. finished in fourth place during the last championships, which were held in Chennai, India. With veteran players, including reigning junior World Champion Amanda Sobhy, currently No. 17 in the WISPA rankings and fellow touring professional Olivia Blatchford, currently ranked 42nd, returning to the team, this year’s squad is poised to make history as they seek to become world champions. The remaining players for the U.S. will be selected after the U.S. Junior Women’s Team Playoff, taking place April 8-10, in Williamstown (MA).
U.S. SQUASH CEO Kevin Klipstein stated, “It was clear to the Board and me that stepping up to help the WSF in this circumstance was the right thing to do. We are very pleased to be in a position to focus our attention on hosting such an important tournament.
“With U.S. No. 1 and World No. 17 Amanda Sobhy competing as defending individual champion and leading the US team, it promises to be an exciting competition. It will also be an excellent opportunity to gain some exposure for squash in the United States.
“We appreciate Harvard’s willingness to support this event by hosting it at their world class Murr Center and we expect to work closely with Massachusetts Squash and the entire community in making it a very memorable championship,” concluded Klipstein.
