Family bonding session

Allan Soyza (right)  during the World Squash Day/ Edward Chan

Newsflash - well not really a news flash per say, but I just learned a few hours ago that as a result of the SRAM elite coach Peter Genever deciding not to go to Pakistan with the team for the Asian Individual Championships, SRAM director of coaching Allan Soyza - that's him on the right - has been roped in as team manager.

Now it's nothing unusual to have Allan as the team manager...oddly enough, but it's interesting enough that Penang state coach Aaron Soyza will also be going to Islamabad.

Yes the younger Soyza brother, world No.7 Low Wee Wern's coach.
Now if my sources aren't wrong, both Allan and Aaron don't really see eye to eye. Brothers they may be, but they are not going to be sharing a room in Pakistan anytime soon.
In fact, forget about the political instability of Pakistan and the safety concerns which 'forced' PG to pull out for a moment. What we have here, both Allan and Aaron together on the same flight is dangerous enough. There is no need for terrorists at all!

Aaron (right) with Wee Wern. An old pic from The Star

But with that being said, it's great that Aaron is going though...however dangerous Pakistan may be. His presence may be more meaningful and useful compared to PG.

This gives Wern, who is the top seed, an added boost to win her first Asian title in the absence of world No.1 Nicol David.

Still, the bottom-line is still to be careful no matter what. And hopefully the Asian Squash Federation (ASF) will have a complete change of heart at this eleventh hour and bring the Asians somewhere safer. Wishful thinking.

Which brother to support? Zhengguan ain't picking sides, but youth usually has it advantages. 

ps: this post is completely meant for humour and hopefully no parties get offended.