Team Canada Arrives In Nimes For Women's World Championship
by Danny Da Costa
2012-11-09 Nimes, France – Team Canada arrived in Nimes, France today as they prepare to compete in the Women’s World Team Championship that runs from November 12th to 17th.
Team Canada members Sam Cornett (Ottawa), Steph Edmison (Toronto), Alex Norman (Montreal), and Susie King (Calgary) will be in tough when they open the championship against defending champions Australia on November 12th. The 11th seeded Canadians have been placed in a pool with 6th seeded Australia and 18th seeded Austria; Canada will need to finish in the top two to advance to the knockout stage.
Squash Canada director Danny Da Costa is excited about the opportunity for Team Canada’s this year. “We have an experienced team; Sam, Steph, and Alex are all back from the previous world championship. There are a lot of accomplished teams at this event, but I believe these ladies are going to make a name for Canada on the world stage.”
About the 2012 Women’s World Team Championship
The Women’s World Team Championship brings together 26 of the top female national squash teams every 2 years to crown a world champion. Teams of four athletes from each country will vie against each other to win the title for their country. Australia aims to defend its title and win a record 10th championship, while six time champion England will look to deny Australia and return to the top of the squash world.
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