24-Jun-09:
Saudi Squash Team take on the UK
In July the Saudi Arabian National Squash Team will be
taking on the best players from England and Wales as part of
the Saudi/British Sports Co-operation Programme.
The programme was set up in 1987 by the British and Saudi
Governments with the aim of creating closer ties between our
two nations; it also gives the opportunities for a cultural
exchange between two sets of young athletes who wouldn’t
normally get a chance to interact and compete with each
other which is important taking into account the current
world situation.
The programme has supported over 70 sports, including
Football, Tennis, Golf and Squash, which has been in the
programme for 12 years.
The UK has sent four squash teams to the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia, Al-Khobah, Taif, Jeddah and Riyadh, unfortunately
one trip was cancelled due to the war in Iraq.
 "This
is the 6th visit to the UK by the Saudi Arabian Squash Team
and the most exciting tour so far.
"The Saudis will be playing Test Matches against Wales and
the England Junior Teams plus they’ll get an opportunity to
play against some of the best club teams in England."
England Academy Director and
Head of the Saudi/British Squash Programme. |
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