The SA coach dies during Jr Worlds – The New Indian Express

Express News Service

CHENNAI: Graham Prior, the South African squash coach and coach, died Sunday after suffering a cardiac arrest. He was the only official of the South African team at World Junior Squash. Championships in the city, was 67 years old. He collapsed in front of the Indian Squash Academy (ISA) after completing a session, and was going to board the bus at the hotel's team when it was over. 39 has arrived. The prior was immediately taken to the Apollo First Med Hospital in Kilpauk, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

"The South African team was leaving for the hotel around 1:30 pm after playing a ranking match at ISA before it collapsed and was caught at the end of the day. the nearest hospital.There was an ambulance waiting in front of the academy, and we did not waste any time.But unfortunately he was declared dead on arrival, "said tournament director Cyrus Poncha.

The team was due to return to South Africa on Monday. But things are not safe right now after the unfortunate incident. The Federation of Indian Squash Rackets (IRSF) has already contacted the officials of the Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Chennai. "SRFI was in contact with the Embbady of South Africa and gave it all possible badistance to ensure the speedy clearance of formalities before the body was transported home," said the spokesman. Vice President of the World Squash Federation, Pablo Serna. at ISA before the unfortunate incident occurred. "It's really a pity that this has happened.It's life, unfortunately.I offer my condolences to his family and his children.I hope we can sort out the formalities so that we could send his body home. "

Prior was one of the oldest team officials in Chennai. Born in Johannesburg, he grew up in Rhodesia. He represented Zimbabwe at two World Cups in 1981 and 1983, after independence. He was also coach of the Salisbury Sports Club in Zimbabwe, before returning to Johannesburg in 2003 to head the Wanderers Squash Club.

Egypt defeated England title

Egypt defeated England 2-0 to clinch the team title at Express Avenue shopping center. "After losing to Pakistan (two years ago), we were determined to win here, and I'm glad the boys gave the best of themselves," said Ahmed Mohamed. head coach of Egypt. However, it was not the easiest of victories as England gave a tough fight. Nicholas Wall and Samuel Todd got off to a good start and made things difficult for Marwan Tarek and Omar El Torkey. But silly mistakes and lack of judgment have proven costly. All players and officials congratulated SRFI and Chennai for organizing a great show.

"SRFI did its part. But the credit goes to the volunteers, the markers and the people who helped us keep the courts and surroundings clean. They did a great job and I'm glad it's a great success, "said N Ramachandran, boss of SRFI, at Express.

Result: Egypt vs. England 2-0 (Marwan Tarek bt Nicholas Wall 12-10, 11-6, 11-7, Omar El Torkey by Samuel Todd 13-11, 11-4, 11-4) [19659003] [email protected]