Adel Weir

Ade Elizabeth (Adel) Weir (born October 29, 1983 in Evander, South Africa) is a South African professional squash player. She is currently the World No. 73 in women's squash.

Weir's highest ranking to date was world number 73 in October 2008. Weir is currently ranked number 18 in South Africa [ [http://www.horizonsoftware.net/entry/squashsa/rankingw.php South African National Squash Rankings] ] but has been as high as number 8. In the 2008 South African National Championships she finished in 9th position.

In 2004 and 2005, she represented South Africa in the South African junior team at the world championships. Weir was the quarter finalist in the South African National Championships in 2005

Since joining the WISPA tour in 2006 Weir has competed in a number of WISPA events around the world. Her best finish to date is losing in the semi finals of the South Australia Open in 2008 to Amelia Pittock [ [http://www.squashinfo.com/event-3341 South Australia Open Results] ]

Weir has been training in Doha, Qatar, for the last year, prior to that she was training and coaching in Guildford, in the UK following her graduation from the University of Johannesburg in 2005.

Approximately 5ft 8 inches tall, Adel is extremely fit, has a strong drive and is an aggressive attacking player. Considering her young age, she is expected to significantly improve on her world ranking as she gains more experience.

A self confessed sports freak [ [http://www.adelweir.com/adelweir/bio Adel Weir website] ] , Adel enjoys anything active and is also a keen reader, cook and film buff outside of squash.

WISPA results

All Results for Adel Weir in WISPA World's Tour tournament [ [http://www.horizonsoftware.net/entry/wispa/ranking.php?player=T00668 World Ranking] ] [ [http://www.squashinfo.com/player-1649 SquashInfo: Adel Weir ] ] [ [http://www.wispa.net/rankings.asp Women's International Squash Players Association ] ]

Other Results

2005 South African Nationals - Quarter Finalist (6)

2004 U23 South African Nationals - Runner up

Family

She is the daughter of Gerty and Alwyn Weir. Her father is an engineer, and her mother is a school teacher. She has two brothers named Alwin and Andy and a sister, Michelle. She is a sports management graduate of Johannesburg University in South Africa

References

*Lee, Danny. (Jan, 2006). "Adel played really well against world champion Nicol David". Premier Squash League report http://www.premiersquashleague.com/0607r6results.asp.

External links

* [http://www.squashinfo.com/player-1649 Profile at squashinfo.com]
* [http://www.adelweir.com Adel Weir web page]
* [http://www.wispa.net/NM/anmviewer.asp?a=591&z=13 WISPA interview with Adel Weir]
* [http://www.squashzone.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=32&Itemid=47 Squash Zone interview with Adel Weir]