| Well done to all 49 teams who competed in the WSF World Squash Team Championships 2024! Hong Kong, China successfully hosted this historic event - the first-ever combined Men's and Women's World Team Championships. This prestigious event proudly bears the "M" Mark, awarded by the Major Sports Events Committee, symbolising an intense, spectacular and signature event in the territory sports calendar. |
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| A massive congratulations to Egypt, who made history by sweeping both the Men's and Women's titles. The Egyptian Men's team defeated England 2-0 winning two close encounters, while the Women's team triumphed over the USA by the same scoreline. Their dominance is a true reflection of their exceptional skill and unwavering determination. |
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We proudly welcomed our esteemed guests of honor, who officiated the prestigious awards ceremony:
- Mr. Raistlin Lau, JP, Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism
- Zena Wooldridge OBE, WSF President
- Manda Chan, JP, Director for Leisure and Cultural Services
- Mr. Wilfred Ng, GBS, MH, JP, Chairman of the Major Sports Events Committee
- The Honorable Duncan Chiu, Chairman of Squash Association of Hong Kong, China
- Mr. Andy Li, Head of Corporate Banking Department at Fusion Bank
- Nick Hunsworth, President Hong Kong Football Club
- Neil Jensen, Chairman of Hong Kong Football Club
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Our Men's team fought with passion to finish 6th. They defeated Italy, Peru, Colombia and the USA before eventually succumbing to an impressive Indian team, nevertheless finishing well ahead of their 8th place ranking.
Our Women's team dominated their pool stage, defeating Finland, Australia, and South Africa. In the quarterfinals, they faced a tough battle against Belgium (eventual Bronze medalists), narrowly losing 2-1. Despite this setback, they bounced back to defeat squash powerhouse France, and then secure a 6th-place finish in their final match against England. We are incredibly proud of both our Men's and Women's teams for their outstanding performances and representing Hong Kong, China with distinction. |
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Throughout the week, we hosted 18 community partners to bridge the gap between youth development and the world of professional squash. Witnessing the excitement of these young athletes was a testament to the success of our program. We were thrilled to welcome all community partners to this inspiring event:
- S.K.H. Fung Kei Primary School
- St. Francis Xavier's College
- Kau Yan School
- Shatin Government Primary School
- TWGHs S C Gaw Memorial College
- Yan Chai Hospital No.2 Secondary School
- TWGHs Yau Tze Tin Memorial College
- T.W.G.Hs. Kwok Yat Wai College
- Pui Ching Primary School
- HK New Arrivals Services Foundation Limited
- Diocesan Boys' School Primary Division, DBSPD
- Bring in Change
- Tung Po
- TWGHs Yow Kam Yuen College
- Future Leaders Initiative, FLI
- Splash Foundation
- REN
- The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups
On the first day of action, we also opened our doors to the Public, welcoming them to enjoy the world class sporting action - free of charge.
Later in the week, we welcomed over 100 juniors from the community to attend squash clinics and rub shoulders with the stars and inspire the future champions!
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| Thank you to all who made this an iconic milestone in the sports history books! |
