The start of the El Gouna International PSA Platinum Squash Championship for men and women
The activities of the twelfth edition of the El Gouna International Squash Championship for Men and Women Platinum PSA kicked off today, and the tournament will continue until the 26th of this month at the El Gouna International Culture and Convention Center, organized by ievents, the company that has been organizing the tournament since its launch. The tournament is sponsored by the Ministries of Youth and Sports, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, and the Egyptian General Authority for Tourism Promotion, and with the support of the official sponsor of the tournament, the Commercial International Bank – Egypt (CIB), the main supporter of squash in Egypt.
A group of top squash stars in Egypt and the world participated in the opening of the tournament. . 96 players from 22 countries, including Egypt, Britain, Germany, and France, participate in the tournament, competing to win huge financial prizes amounting to $350,000.
The twelfth edition of the El Gouna International Squash Championship has a special character because it comes after… Announcing the inclusion of squash in the Olympic Games in Los Angeles, scheduled to be held in 2028, which increases the importance of the tournament, increases the enthusiasm of players and fans, enhances its popularity and attracts more players to it.
Mohamed Amer, President, said: Executive Director of the City of El Gouna " We are proud to host the El Gouna International Squash Championship for the twelfth year in a row, which is considered one of the most important tournaments in the world, and which has succeeded in highlighting many players as well as contributing to the global ranking. The city of El Gouna was established to be a center for hosting international sporting tournaments and events, and we hope that the tournament will contribute to raising the level of the game at the local and global levels."
Regarding the advancement of sports tourism, Amer confirmed that there is a noticeable increase in the occupancy rate. Hotels during the tournament period, which indicates the great interest of tourists to attend this distinguished sporting event, as the city of El Gouna is an ideal destination for sports and tourism fans alike.
Amr Mansy, CEO of ievents and founder of the tournament, expressed El Gouna International Squash Platinum PSA for men and women, expressed his happiness with the continued success of the El Gouna International Squash Championship, which is being held for the twelfth year in a row. Mansi stressed that this tournament contributed greatly to highlighting the sport of squash in Egypt, and discovering many young talents from local and international players who have proven their exceptional skills and achieved distinguished achievements.
Mansi added, “This year is considered A special year, as the Pioneer Squash Championship will also be held during the same period, in which players from all over the world will participate. Mansi also praised the fruitful cooperation with the city of El Gouna, which provides important support to the tournament, which contributes to its continuous development and makes it one of the most important of the eight international squash tournaments."
The tournament this year is sponsored by Carrier and Fanadir Marina as a platinum sponsor, And BMW as the official automotive partner, with the support of On Time Sports as the official media partner, the silver sponsor CI Capital and Catering 360, as the official sponsor of catering services.
It is worth noting that the city of El Gouna includes many diverse facilities that allow for the establishment and organization of… Such international events and tournaments, thanks to the availability of distinguished accommodation opportunities through 18 hotels in the city, in addition to the presence of an international hospital equipped with the best medical services to ensure the comfort and safety of players, visitors and residents, which reflects positively on the state of tourism promotion in Egypt.
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