The Lagos State 2012 “Squash Classic’’ tournament has come and gone, but has left in its wake thrills and excitements that kept squash players and enthusiasts enthralled from the sixth to the 10th of this month.

The championships were organised by the Lagos State Squash Association (LSSA), as a rehearsal for Team Lagos’s squash players for the forthcoming 18th National Sports (NSF).

According to the LSSA Chairman, Sanya Akindele, the championships were specifically organised to ensure that players were in top form for the impending national fiesta, a concept which he described as the first of its kind.

The players applauded the Lagos State government for organising the championships, but they, however, called for more of such competitions, to keep them engaged and also sharpen their competitive edge.

They, however, pleaded that invitations should be sent to players on time, for subsequent editions, to enable them to be able to prepare physically and psychologically for the competition.

“The organisers have really done well. It’s a commendable effort and we hope that they don’t relent; this shouldn’t be a one off thing, I am looking forward to more of such arrangements in future.

“In subsequent editions, prior notice should be given, I got the invitation about a week ago, which was not enough for me to be able to train effectively,’’ Dashback said.

Winner of the U-19 category, Temiloluwa Adegoke,  shared the same view with Dashback; he said that more of such competitions would help the country’s squash players to hone their skills.

“I want to implore squash authorities to help us and the only way they can do that is by organising squash competitions regularly.

“That will help us to perform well in international competitions,’’ Adegoke said,