VISITORS from nine countries took to the squash courts in Shepparton at the weekend to take part in the 2018 Shepparton International Squash Championship.
This year’s event is the second of a three year deal between Squash & Racquetball Victoria and Greater Shepparton City Council keeping the event in Shepparton until at least 2019 and it is hoped to add a women’s competition to the 2019 event.
The list of contenders for the title was headed by top seed, 21-year-old Dimitri Steinmann from Switzerland, who took out the top spot in this year’s event. Steinmann has a world ranking of 84 and has been competing on the PSA tour for four years.
Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Cr Kim O’Keeffe said, “I was pleased to welcome all participants, family and support teams to Shepparton.
“It’s fantastic to be hosting another world class event in Greater Shepparton.
“This partnership continues to strengthen our reputation as the sporting event capital keeping the local economy strong and businesses busy,” Cr O’Keeffe said.
