Squash Coach Renews Call For Schools Sports Dev

Head Coach, Lagos State Squash Association, Wasiu Sanni, advocated the re-introduction of squash in schools to promote the sport at the grassroots.

Sanni told newsmen in Lagos that unless sports administrators returned to schools, the sport might not be developed in the country.

He said many people believed that squash was a game of the elite, thereby scaring people from participating in it.

“Squash is a sport for all. Many still believe that squash is being played by the elderly rich and mighty; I can tell you that it is a game for all, especially the youth.

“We need to embark on vigorous grassroots talent hunt programme, especially in the schools for youths to embrace it and for the sport to be promoted in the country.’’

He noted that only a few schools participated in the recently-concluded Ibile Games while the local government areas were conspicuously absent.

Sanni also said that facility was not a problem as any wall around could serve as squash court for training.

“Though squash courts are not easy to build around the state, common wall can be used as court for anyone who is serious to pick a career in the sport.’’

He said that the association was targeting the schools to select a good team to prepare for the 18th National Sports Festival scheduled for November 27 to December 9 in Lagos.