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After five years, the Lagos Squash Classics kicked off in Lagos, with 19 Nigerian players and players from other countries competing at Teslim Balogun Stadium.
As the Lagos Squash Classics started in Lagos, some international players participating have revealed that they are in Nigeria to eat Jollof rice.
Pulse Sports reports that after five years, the Lagos Squash Classics kicked off in Lagos, with 19 Nigerian players and players from other countries competing at Teslim Balogun Stadium.
The players added that they would experiment with local delicacies at the tournament.
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Players from France, Germany, Hong Kong, England, and other nations, as well as the host nation of Nigeria, are present in the squash competition authorized by the Professional Squash Players Association (PSA).
We are here to experiment with Nigerian food.
The players discussed their expectations for the event and their experiences with Nigerian cuisine. They stated that, as part of the cultural exchange at the competition, they would be open to sampling local fare.
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For, Jan Wipperforth from Germany, ranked 266 by PSA, said he would take it easy because his main objective was to get past the first round, despite the fact that he was willing to eat Nigerian food like jollof rice and pounded yam.
He said, “I tried a local meal, it was spicy. So, I’ll take it easy with the meals so they don’t upset my tummy. I need to be in the best shape in this PSA tournament.
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15:45 - 09.05.2023
Lagos happy to host the world as Lagos Squash Classics begins
Lagos Squash Classics returned after five years
“Usually, I don’t get past the first round in the tournament; I hope my fortune will change and I will get into the second round and proceed from there,” he said.
Lesli Gadde, from France, currently ranked 175, also added that he would approach the event "one day at a time" and would like to explore everything the nation had to offer.
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“The people are friendly. I will love to try the local cuisines but I have to wait till the tournament is over. I don’t want to jeopardise my chances at this tournament.
“The weather is hot, but I’ll adjust. I’m taking it easy, one day at a time. No pressure, I hope to proceed to the finals,” he said.
We are happy to host the world - Aiyepeku
Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Sola Aiyepeku, told PULSE SPORTS that the competition will boost Nigerian players' standings, particularly in Africa, and provide them the opportunity to compete in bigger events alongside the younger players.
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He said, "I'm very relieved. I'm very happy that one of our mainstays in Lagos State sports is back. As you know, Lagos has dedicated substantial investment to making sure the classics happen among the four classics. And even this year, we have a bigger revenue, and budget for it.
"So we are very happy, as you can see, behind me, that apart from the development of the squash courts, we also have this for the competition, which is an international standard.
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07:41 - 09.05.2023
After 5 years, Lagos Squash Classics serves off with 19 players
Ajagbe is seeded for the tourney alongside Curtis Malik (England), Ziad Ibrahim (Egypt), Laszlo Godde (France), Perry Mailk (England), Mazen Gamal (Egypt), Laouenan Loaec (France) and Martin Svec (Czech).
"So we are very happy and relieved that the competition is back, and it will help the rankings of our players, especially in Africa, and qualify them to play in bigger tournaments as well as the younger ones."
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Pulse Sports reports that Babatunde Ajagbe is seeded for the tourney alongside Curtis Malik (England), Ziad Ibrahim (Egypt), Laszlo Godde (France), Perry Mailk (England), Mazen Gamal (Egypt), Laouenan Loaec (France) and Martin Svec (Czech).
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15:45 - 09.05.2023
Lagos happy to host the world as Lagos Squash Classics begins
Lagos Squash Classics returned after five years
07:41 - 09.05.2023
After 5 years, Lagos Squash Classics serves off with 19 players
Ajagbe is seeded for the tourney alongside Curtis Malik (England), Ziad Ibrahim (Egypt), Laszlo Godde (France), Perry Mailk (England), Mazen Gamal (Egypt), Laouenan Loaec (France) and Martin Svec (Czech).
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