Sumner Malik (centre) with SQUASHTV commentators Paul Johnson (left) and Jonah Barrington (right)
The Professional Squash Association (PSA) would like to extend its deepest sympathies to the family of Sumner Malik after he sadly passed away this afternoon at the age of 12 after a long battle with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, a rare form of brain cancer.
Sumner, a bubbly, charismatic and promising young squash player who hailed from Sussex, had been battling the illness for almost two years and throughout that time was a true inspiration to the squash community.
It was with great pride that the PSA gave Sumner and his family the opportunity to travel to Cairo for the 2016 PSA Men’s World Championships where he attended the tournament as a VIP guest, met some of the world’s top stars, and even joined SQUASHTV commentators Joey Barrington and Paul Johnson for a memorable stint in the commentary box.
Sumner leaves behind parents Camron and Suzan and siblings Curtis, Perry, Torrie, Bailey and Heston.
Sumner will be sorely missed by the whole of the squash community and the PSA’s thoughts and condolences are with Sumner’s family at this difficult time.
“Sumner was a true inspiration to the entire squash community and always had a smile on his face despite everything he was going through,” said PSA COO Lee Beachill.
“Unfortunately no amount of money, medicine or love could beat this disease and keep the little man with us. Hopefully now he can rest in peace.”
CREDIT:PSA World Tour News
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