Ambassadors Rally For Squash’s Inclusion In Olympics

A select group of leading players nominated by the Professional Squash Association (PSA) and Women's International Squash Players' Association (WISPA) rallied at Grand Central Terminal in New York at the first meeting of Squash's Olympic Athlete Ambassadors.

According to a press release both organizations have pledged their full and unwavering support to the WSF-led campaign.

WSF's Olympic Bid Manager Scott Garrett said, "we are working very closely with both PSA and WISPA, both of whose boards and membership are totally supportive of the Olympic campaign.

"The purpose of appointing Athlete Ambassadors is to have real, live, participating athletes to represent the sport to the IOC and any interested parties seeking information about the sport regarding the sport's efforts to get into the Olympics".

Natalie Grainger, ranked fourth in the world and President of WISPA said, "we have come together because we fully represent what Squash is all about - we are not only eloquent, and span a broad mix of cultures, but we are passionate about Squash becoming an Olympic sport.

"For us, and all elite players, the Olympic Games would be the absolute highlight of the Squash calendar".

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