Top squash stars on show
By James Kon

Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei will be the focus of the international squash circuit scene with the start of the first-ever Brunei International Squash Women's Open 2004 where top international players will be vying for honours.

To mark the launch of the competition, the guest-of-honour, Dato Paduka Hj Yakub bin Abu Bakar, the Deputy Minister of Finance, hit the gong in the opening ceremony which was held at Jerudong Park and Country Club yesterday.

During the ceremony, the top 20 international squash women players were introduced to Dato Paduka Hj Yakub and the sponsors in attendance by Andrew Shelly, the Executive Director of WISPA (Women's International Squash Player Assocociation).

The top 20 international players include world No 2 Rachael Grinham, world No.3 Vanessa Atkinson, world No. 5 Natalie Grinham, world No. 6 Fiona Geaves, world No.7 Linda Elriani and Asian squash sensation Nicol David of Malaysia.

The President of the Brunei Squash Racket Association and JPCC, Hj Denis bin Hj Roslee said he was delighted with the participation of the top class women squash players in the first-ever Brunei International Squash Women's Open 2004.

He added that Brunei would be the focal point of the international squash community especially with the exposure from international media and a one-hour programme done by WISPA which will be telecast throughout the world.

JPCC will play host to the final round which will start today and the quarterfinals tomorrow while the semifinals and the final will be played at the National Squash Centre from July 30-31.

The public are invited to watch their favourite stars in action as all the matches are free of charge. All games start at 4pm. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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