Cheer on the Peruvian squash team on their way to the top of the Lima 2019 podium

July 25 should be highlighted and in all capital letters on the Peruvian fan’s agenda once the Pan American Games starts. That day, the Peruvian squash representatives will make their debut, specially Diego Elías, Professional Squash Association (PSA) top player and top contender for the gold.

After competing in different top competitions and beating the Colombian Miguel Ángel Rodríguez in the global ranking, Elías, considered the world’s 8th best player, is in his best conditions for Lima 2019. Both contestants will face each other one more time, just as they did at Toronto 2015, and will definitely seek to reach the top of the podium. In contrast to what happened in Canada, Elías will not be satisfied with the silver this time.

The squash competitions will take place in the Volleyball High-performance Center (CAR) at the VIDENA and will have point-a-rally scoring system (PARS) of up to 11 points. In the event of a tie, 10 to 10, the match will be defined by a difference of two points. The winner will be the one who plays the best-of-five sets. The event will have a direct elimination format and there will not be without any additional round.

Here is the chart for the first three days:

Support the Peruvian team and buy your tickets atwww.lima2019.pe/tickets or at any authorized Teleticket point of sale located at the Metro and Wong hypermarkets in the Chorrillos, Independencia, La Molina, Lima, Miraflores, San Borja, San Isidro, San Juan de Miraflores, San Miguel, and Surco districts.  It is important to mention that a new point of sale has been opened recently at the Jockey Plaza shopping center, in Surco.

SQUASH AT LIMA 2019

Squash during the Pan American Games will include men’s and women’s categories in singles, doubles and teams; and a mixed doubles event. Thirty-six men from 12 countries and 24 women from 8 countries will compete at the Lima 2019 Games.

In addition to Elías, Alonso Escudero and Andrés Duany will represent Peru in men’s. On the other hand, Pía Hermosa, Ximena Rodríguez, and Alejandra Zavala will complete the Peruvian delegation in the women’s category. The draw for the seven events will be held on July 23 at 14:00.