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23-Jan-09:
New President for ASF ...
Ramy appointed Patron
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sterling services of Mr.N.Ramachandran to the Asian Squash
Federation for 12 years was recognised by the august assembly of
delegates at the 29th ASF AGM in Chennai on 23rd Jan 2009.
Just prior to a standing ovation for Ramy (as he is fondly known),
several delegates stood up to recount his deeds, and the
unquenchable passion with which he served the region.
On accepting the appointment, Ramy said that he was humbled by
everything that was said and the appointment was something he would
respect, honour and cherish.
He assured all present that his heart and soul as always would be
with the ASF which he took to great heights in his 8 year tenure as
President.
Later in the day Squash Rackets Association of Malaysia President
and former WSF Vice President Dato’ A. Sani Karim was elected
to succeed Ramy as the 5th President of the ASF. The three
Vice-Presidents who walked in without an election were incumbent
David Mui of Hong Kong, former ASF Secretary General
Srivatsan Subramaniam of India and Kuwait Squash Vice President
Abdul Aziz. Dato’ Sani sought to close ranks and promised to
keep up the good work of his predecessor.
In his closing remarks Ramy profusely thanked his three vice
Presidents and all his supporting staff. He made particular mention
of the unwavering contributions of the Director of Coaching
Major(R)S.Maniam and the Director of Referees Munir Shah
who have both served the Federation for over two decades. He
congratulated them as they were inducted into the ASF Hall of Fame
for their yeoman service to the ASF. Dato’ Sani echoed Ramy’s
sentiments and confirmed that they would continue to serve as
directors with the new committee.
The AGM attended by delegates from 22 countries contributed actively
in discussions which involved promotion and development of the sport
in the region and importantly the regions support to the WSF for the
Olympic bid.
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