Squash 2016 Day was launched in spectacular style today (Friday) as rock star Phil Buscke of New Zealand band The Datsuns did a bungee jump off Auckland Harbour Bridge.
The event showed just how far squash players will go to display their support for the sport's bid for Olympic inclusion in 2016.
Guitarist Buscke, an A grade squash player, jumped not once, but twice - proudly waving a banner with the message "Squash and the Olympics, a Perfect Match".
Buscke said he has been asked to do many things by Squash New Zealand over the years, but nothing quite so dramatic as jumping off the bridge. "That was amazing, such a huge adrenaline rush - I'd do it again in a heartbeat."
The spectacular stunt is the precursor to a worldwide flurry of activity as the global squash community unites in support of the Olympic bid on Squash 2016 Day tomorrow (Saturday).
The event showed just how far squash players will go to display their support for the sport's bid for Olympic inclusion in 2016.
Guitarist Buscke, an A grade squash player, jumped not once, but twice - proudly waving a banner with the message "Squash and the Olympics, a Perfect Match".
Buscke said he has been asked to do many things by Squash New Zealand over the years, but nothing quite so dramatic as jumping off the bridge. "That was amazing, such a huge adrenaline rush - I'd do it again in a heartbeat."
The spectacular stunt is the precursor to a worldwide flurry of activity as the global squash community unites in support of the Olympic bid on Squash 2016 Day tomorrow (Saturday).
For further information on Squash 2016 Day activities, please log on to: http://www.worldsquashday.com/
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