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YOUR Paper should consider highlighting an important issue affecting fairness in the sport of squash involving only local tournaments: inaccurate player seeding caused by human error, and how it has directly impacted player qualifications.

In recent events, there have been instances where players were incorrectly seeded despite their strong track records and current form. 

These errors—often due to outdated data or subjective judgment—have led to unfair matchups, early eliminations, and in some cases, have denied players the opportunity to qualify for higher-level tournaments or earn vital ranking points.

This not only undermines the competitive integrity of squash but also has serious consequences for athletes who dedicate their time and effort to the sport.

When qualification is influenced by administrative oversights rather than performance, it sends a disheartening message to players and fans alike.

I believe your paper can help raise awareness and push for more transparent, accurate, and accountable seeding processes in squash tournaments. 

Ex-Sukma athlete

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