WORLD SQUASH NEWS

PIA Helps Squash Legend Jahangir Become High-Speed Global Ambassador

A new agreement between the World Squash Federation and Pakistan International Airline has enabled squash legend Jahangir Khan to become a high-speed global ambassador for the sport.

PIA has become the 'Official Airline Partner of the WSF' following the deal made between Jahangir, the President of the WSF, and Chaudry Ahmed Saeed, the Chairman of PIA.

In return for the endorsement, PIA will provide free airline tickets for Jahangir on any PIA sector in the world to enable him to continue his global travel in support of WSF business and the promotion of Squash.

Since the beginning of August, the record ten-times British Open champion has attended the World Masters in Finland; had a 'rest day' day in London; then flew to Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic for the Pan American Games; then jetted via London to the WSF Coaching Conference and Women's World Junior Championships in Cairo, Egypt.

"JK is an absolute legend in Squash and his presence at all these events makes it even more memorable for the players," said WSF Chief Executive Ted Wallbutton.  "He has made the sacrifice of almost a month away from home to support WSF events and is certainly fulfilling his promise to put something back into Squash."

On the agreement with PIA, Jahangir commented:  "I have a very busy schedule of travel for the WSF and the confidence of knowing that I will be able to travel on my national airline and also save the WSF valuable funds is a tremendous comfort.

"This is a first - and a very important deal for the WSF," Khan added.

An agreement was also reached between Jahangir and the PIA Chairman on the PIA Jahangir Khan Squash Complex in Karachi, whereby Jahangir will now have the rights to run the complex for 25 years.  He is intent on developing it from a top class Squash club into a modern, state of the art, Squash and Leisure club.