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Hong Kong Junior Open 2009
12-16 August, Hong Kong |
Record
entry for 2009
The Hong Kong Junior Squash Open, which was firstly
organized in 1968, is one of the most popular junior events
on the squash calendar and always attracted lots of junior
players from all over the world to come to Hong Kong to
experience a competitive but enjoyable tournament.
This year the tournament, which is subvented by Leisure &
Cultural Services Department and sponsored by HEAD and
Perrier, has received a new record entry of 500 junior
participants from seven short-haul and long-haul countries
including Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Chinese Taipei,
India and the host – Hong Kong China.
These 500 juniors will compete for the 10 division titles,
which will be held between 12th to 16th August 2009 in Hong
Kong.
All preliminary rounds, quarters and semis will be placed at
Cornwall St. Park Squash Centre, Kowloon Tong on 12th to
15th August 2009. To strengthen the atmosphere, Hong Kong
Squash – the organizer has decided to stage the finals (16th
August) at the glass centre court of Hong Kong Squash
Centre, where every year the Hong Kong Open the world's top
players are to be seen playing.
Local favourite and current Asian Junior Bronze Medalist
Liu Tsz-ling is expected to do well in the Girls' U19
event, along with with her teammates who finished runners-up
in the World Junior Teams in Chennai, top seed Tong Tsz-wing
and 3/4 seed Carmen Lee Ka-man.
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Full Draws |
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2008 prize winners |
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