Harlow in triple international success

Elin Harlow has added the Under-17 German Junior Open title to those she won at home in Wales and in France recently at the same age level.

The North Walian, of Le Sport club, was competing in Germany at the end of a busy period for the youngsters of Welsh squash as they competed at various national championships across the continent.

Most remarkable about these achievements is that Elin has only just turned 15, and looks set to take her place among the top three in Europe at under-17 level when the latest rankings are published next month.

Jenny Haley again contested the final with Harlow, their second in quick succession, but lost out in the crunch match for a second time.

As well as Harlow’s continued success, Ciara Richards is another becoming accustomed with the winners’ podium as she followed up her titles at the under-13 level in France and Wales by helping the Under-13 Welsh team to silver at the Five Nations Squash Championships in Le Mans.

The under-13 and under-15 boys have also been faring well, with players such as Emyr Evans and Joel Makin achieving top three finishes in their last two European events.

Director of performance and coaching, Mike Workman, said: “With the support of Sport Wales it has enabled us to expose the juniors of all ages to the top class squash in Europe. This will only help us as a nation move forward when competing in the upcoming European events.”

The Welsh teams competing in Le Mans:

Under-13: Jordan Williams, Srikar Mummidi, Lewis Clements, Kieran Hillman, Ciara Richards, Katie Jones, Kate Workman.

Under-15: Elliott Morris-Devred, Joshua Lee, Daniel Christopher, Joe Rhys Curtis, Tyra Beattie, Ceri Burgis, Kathryn Field.