World Squash Federation Elects New Board in Philadelphia by Howard Harding 18 October 2014
- The 44th World Squash Federation AGM and Conference, held this year
alongside the US Open in Philadelphia, concluded with the AGM today.
The meeting followed
the two-day conference which featured presentations from key people
from outside squash to provide interesting insights from the wide world
of sport and related organisations.
Along with general
business, the centrepiece of the AGM was the Vice Presidential
elections for the three places. Hong Kong's Heather Deayton completed
her maximum term and so stood down - after being warmly acclaimed for
her service to the WSF Board.
Meanwhile, Hugo Hannes
(Belgium) and Mohamed El-Menshawy (Egypt) were re-standing and both
were re-elected. The third Vice-President place went to Canadian Linda
MacPhail, Secretary General of the Pan-American Squash Federation
[pictured above with (L to R) Mohamed El-Menshawy, President
Ramachandran and Hugo Hannes].
WSF President N
Ramachandran, who completes his term in two years' time, commented:
"Heather Deayton (pictured below with Ramachandran) has been a
wonderful member of the WSF team and I am very sorry to lose her.
However, Linda MacPhail is a great addition, and it is a pleasure to
welcome back Hugo and Mohamed.
"These are exciting
times for squash and, having spent the last few days with delegates
representing member nations from around the world, I know that they
share our intention to provide leadership for the sport at all levels."
