Adel Weir facts for kids
| Country |  South Africa |
|---|---|
| Born |
Ade Elizabeth Weir
29 October 1983 Evander, South Africa
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| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Turned Pro | 2005 |
| Plays | Right Handed |
| Coached by | Dan Jenson |
| Racquet used | Harrow |
| Women's singles | |
| Highest ranking | 53 (January 2011) |
| Current ranking | 53 (January 2011) |
| Last updated on: 3 August 2009. | |
Ade Elizabeth "Adel" Weir was born on October 29, 1983, in Evander, South Africa. She is a talented professional squash player from South Africa. Squash is a fast-paced racket sport played in an enclosed court. Adel reached a high point in her career, becoming the World No. 53 in women's squash.
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Adel Sammons: A Squash Star
Adel Sammons achieved her highest world ranking of number 53 in 2011. She has also been ranked as high as number 4 in South Africa. In the 2011 South African National Championships, she finished in a strong 4th place.
Representing South Africa
Adel proudly represented South Africa in the South African Student team. She was part of this team in both 2004 and 2005. This shows her dedication to the sport from a young age.
Her Professional Journey
Adel joined the WISPA tour in 2006. The WISPA tour is where professional women's squash players compete globally. She has played in many events around the world. Her best result was reaching the semi-finals of the South Australia Open in 2008. She lost to Amelia Pittock in that match.
Adel trained and coached in Doha, Qatar, for eight years. Before that, she trained and coached in Guildford, in the UK. She moved to the UK after graduating from the University of Johannesburg in 2005.
University Achievements
Adel was a key member of the University of Johannesburg (UJ) Squash team. This team won four South African University National titles. They achieved these wins between 2002 and 2005.
Family Life
Adel is the daughter of Gerty and Alwyn Weir. Her father is an engineer, and her mother is a school teacher. She has two brothers, Alwin and Ajay, and a sister named Michelle. Adel is a graduate of the University of Johannesburg in South Africa. She studied sports management there.
