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PSA World Open 2001 Is Postponed Indefinitely

© 2001 Squashtalk - . by Ron Beck and Howard Harding

MEN'S WORLD OPEN IN INDIA POSTPONED

Procam International announced today (Friday) in Mumbai that the PSA 2001 World Open Squash Championship will no longer take place in India in December as planned.

"It is with great regret that we have had to reach this decision, due to the political and security ramifications of the war in Afghanistan," said a spokesman for promoters Procam.

Alternative arrangements are being discussed with the Professional Squash Association with a view to promoting the event either at another venue or at a postponed time in India. PSA Executive Director Gawain Briars added:

"The PSA World Open has become another sporting casualty of the war against terrorism and both Procam International and the PSA will pursue all avenues in their ability to retrieve the prestigious event for the players and our loyal fans around the world. Further information will be provided as soon as possible."

Unsubstantiated sources suggest that the event was unable to amass the sponsorship money required to hold the event this year. With the absence of the World Open, the two upcoming events in North America organized by John Nimick's EventEngine now become the two premier end of year events; these are the YMG Capital Classic in Toronto and the US Open in Boston

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