Wanganui Squash Club president Paul Kenny said the doubles game was great for both players and spectators. "The great thing about doubles is it prolongs the lifespan of the player. It's a lot more tactical and strategic than singles, and it's also a lot more exciting to watch. Singles is often a lot of back and forth, so sometimes it can get pretty boring to watch."
Kenny said he hadn't had much practice with singles due to time spent coaching at the club but had played plenty of doubles matches in preparation. He also has several Masters Games medals from each of his 12 games appearances in Wanganui and, most recently, Dunedin.
"A group of nine of us went down to Dunedin last time and we did pretty well."
One of that group was Kenny's wife Julie, who played with partner Graeme McKenzie in the round robin. Neither Kenny made it past the round robin.
DIVISION 2 RESULTS:
Gold: Andrew Christie, Brian Stewart
Silver: Ian van Delden, Vance Wilson
Bronze: Sharon Bryant, Moana Hawea
DIVISION 3 RESULTS:
Gold: Wade Boneybeer, Francis Taylor
Silver: Al Nixon, Mark Tunbridge
Bronze: Jackie Bannan, John Scully