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Cathay Pacific Swiss Privilege Hong Kong Squash Open 2006

Being rated as a "Platinum Series" tournament and also one of the Grand Prix events in the world squash calendar, the Cathay Pacific Swiss Privilege Hong Kong Squash Open 2006, combining both the men's and women's tournaments in a single event, was awarded the "M" Mark status and funding support by the Major Sports Events Committee under the Sports Commission.

The tournament was sanctioned by the Professional Squash Association and the Women's International Squash Players Association, and organised by the Hong Kong Squash from 16 to 22 October 2006. The attraction of the tournament was the final rounds being staged in a crystal-like squash court put up in the busy shopping mall at the Plaza Hollywood. 30 top world-ranking men and women squash players were attracted to compete in the tournament. The champions of the Women's Open and the Men's Open Championships were Nicol David and Amr Shabana respectively.

Two world-top women squash players competing for the champion of the Women's Open	Close-up on the breathtaking competition for the champion of the Men's Open
The champions of the Women's Open and the Men's Open, together with their trophies	The beautiful see-through squash court in the busy shopping mall brought the tournament closer to the public

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