Mohamed Elshorbagy Signs As Product Ambassador for Courtwall Innovation from Squash Media
Mohamed Elshorbagy and Wolfgang Denk
May 24, 2013
- Egyptian squash star Mohamed Elshorbagy has joined forces with one of
the world’s leading court manufacturers by becoming a Product
Ambassador for Courtwall Innovation.
The 22-year-old Elshorbagy, the current world No.5, was runner-up to
compatriot Ramy Ashour in December’s World Championship in Qatar and is
set to represent his country in the forthcoming World Team
Championships in France.
He said: “I am really happy and excited about signing with Courtwall
Innovation. I think they build the best squash courts around the world.
For example, the all-glass court used at the Canary Wharf Classic is
considered one of the best on the PSA World Tour.
“Courtwall is building glass courts and standard courts in many squash
clubs worldwide and the distributor network does work like a family. I
am glad to be a member of this family now.”
Wolfgang Denk, the founder and owner of Courtwall, said: “We are delighted to welcome Mohamed to the Courtwall team.
“He and his younger brother, Marwan, are double world junior champions (Mohamed winning in 2008-09 and Marwan in 2010-11).
“After a short period on the PSA World Tour, Mohamed has climbed to number five in the rankings.
“Mohamed has a great future in the sport – in fact, players like him ARE the future of our game.
“After meeting Mohamed and watching him play, I was impressed by his
attitude and his personality. He is showing a massive commitment in the
way he works hard to finish his university degree in Bristol, and
combining his studies with life on the World Tour.
“He is prepared to work hard for his success. No big words - just outstanding performances.
“This is a similar to Courtwall’s philosophy. We are very excited to
have a new son in our family, and will try to support him to reach his
goal to climb up four more steps in PSA ranking list.”
MOHAMED ELSHORBAGY
Born: 12 January 1991, in Alexandria, Egypt
Age: 22
Residence: Bristol, England
Height: 185cm (6' 1")
Weight: 82kg (12st 13lb)
Joined PSA and turned pro: 2006
Current World Ranking: 5 (May 2013)
Highest World Ranking: 5 (January 2013)
FACT FILE: Courtwall International
Founder and owner: Wolfgang Denk
Business History: Technical marketing sales manager, Building products, DOW Chemicals (USA)
Independent business entrepreneur since 1998
Headquarters: Zürich and Vienna
Manufacturer of high-quality courts (squash, racquetball, paddle and badminton) all over the world
Recent installations have included Cairo, Egypt (17 courts at the Black
Ball Academy), Moscow and Socchi in Russia (each 2 courts), Lyon,
France (4 courts) and Grenoble (5 courts), East Grinstead, UK (3 Peter
Nicol signature courts by Courtwall).
Courtwall has also constructed the spectacular Finnish Tali Halli
centre in Helsinki with five courts and an all-glass show-court.
Courtwall is supplier of two mobile glass courts for squash and racquetball for the 2013 Bolivarian Games in Peru this summer.
Product Accreditation from the World Squash Federation, European Racquetball Federation
Company website: www.courtwall.com
