Alexandria’s first international squash tournament for women opened last Thursday, June 4, 2015 with an opening ceremony held at the historic Citadel of Qaitbay.

rsz_img_5286

 

Organized by former Professional Squash Association player Amr Mansi, the Alexandria International Squash Open, taking place from June 4-10, welcomes top female squash players from all over the world. The matches are held in a custom-built court with stadium seating on the grounds of the stunning Biblioteca Alexandrina.

IMG_5385.

 

IMG_5796.

The opening ceremony was attended by dignitaries of Alexandria and the Egyptian and global squash scene, including Governor Hany El-Messiry and the number-one ranked female squash player in the world, Nicol David from Malaysia.

IMG_5539. (1)