PSA Celebrate Record Multi-Year Agreement In Kuwait

Gawain Briars, the Chief Executive of the Professional Squash Association, has confirmed a three-year agreement in Kuwait which is the biggest in the history of the PSA.

The 2007 Sheikha Al Saad Kuwait Open, from 7-11 April, together with the 2008 Kuwait Open, will be elevated to Super Series Platinum status - each offering prize-funds of $172,500 - with the climax of the three-year deal being the 2009 World Open Championship, which will boast prize money of $250,000 - an all-time record!

"This is the largest multi-year agreement in the history of professional squash, culminating in 2009 with the largest-ever prize money contract of a quarter of a million US dollars for the Men's World Open," said Briars at a press conference today in Kuwait City.

"The PSA is truly indebted to Sheikha Fadyah Al Sabah for providing the vision and generosity in presenting this opportunity to the world of squash. Her achievement single-handedly lifts the standards for all to follow. Her efforts on behalf of Kuwait are enormous.

"I have also given to Sheikha Al Sabah a letter of congratulations from our Chairman Jack Herrick," added Briars.

With Briars in Kuwait is PSA Tour Director Robert Edwards.

"Having made the decision to retire in Bermuda at the 2007 World Open at the end of the year, the only reason I would extend my relationship with the PSA Tour is if I were to find another Everest," said Edwards.

"Kuwait is my Everest - and I intend to honour my agreement with Sheikha Fadyah Al Sabah to produce and direct the biggest triple-event package ever announced, culminating in the World Open in 2009!"