SquashZAG

Originally Published October 30, 2008
By Shawn Patton

How might a potential sponsor or an IOC voting member evaluate squash's potential when National Championships and top prize money pro events are unable to "fill the stands"?

Besides an ability to write a much needed and appreciated prize money cheque (benefiting players, association coffers) should Event Promoters/organizers also be expected to showcase the sport in a professional manner ie. respectable attendance levels?

Might professional squash associations make attendance one of the criteria, expectations during the sanctioning process for events above a set prize money threshold.  Or is it a case of: if you can write a large enough cheque, you can host a squash event regardless of the optics, perceptions that accrue to the sport.

What conclusions or perceptions could be drawn about squash?
- Compare and contrast the first 4 photos with the remaining pictures HERE. 

- For a more recent example of the issue look at the pictures from:
Qatar Squash Classic Prize Money $147,000 or North American Open Prize Money $97,500.