4th Prime Atlantic Squash Tourney serves off June 9

The Chairman of the Lagos State Squash Association (LSSA), Tomi Falase, yesterday said that all is set for the 4th edition of Prime Atlantic Squash Tournament in Lagos.
Falase said that the competition represents a defining moment for Nigerian squash development in Lagos.
He said that he was excited about the performance of the state`s athletes as they dominated the squash event at the just concluded National Sports Festival (NSF) in Ogun.
“I’m excited to announce to the general public that the 4th edition of the Prime Atlantic Squash Tournament will hold from June 9 to 14.
“As we have done in the past, the event comes up at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos,” Falase said.
Falase also told NAN that the NSF served as a solid build-up to the Prime Atlantic Tournament, and Lagos is eager to sustain its momentum.
“This tournament is coming at the right time. Our athletes are still very much in competition shape from the National Sports Festival.
“We want to consolidate on our success, but more importantly, this is about raising the overall standard of squash in Nigeria and showcase and test our best players,”Falase said.
Falase, who is passionate about the sponsor’s commitment over the years, said that the event remains a vehicle for talent discovery and grassroots development.
“We’re not just focused on elite players; we’ve made space for young squash players to gain experience and exposure. That’s how we build a sustainable pipeline for the sport.
“With preparations in top gear and anticipation high, the competition promises a blend of elite competition, technical brilliance and youthful energy.
“For Lagos, it is an opportunity to solidify their supremacy. For others, it is a chance to make a bold statement on the national stage,” Falase said.
NAN reports that the tournament is arguably Nigeria’s leader in squash competitions, drawing top-ranked players, rising talents, and scouts from across the country.
This year’s edition is particularly significant as it arrives just weeks after the NSF, where Lagos players stamped their dominance in both the male and female categories.
The tourney will also serve as a development opportunity, where junior players from across the country will be given wildcard entries into the early rounds.