Digicel will extend its support of Bermudian, squash athlete Micah Franklin into 2015 the company announced today in a statement.

In December 2011, Digicel Bermuda began sponsoring Franklin when he was only 19 and on the cusp of beginning a professional career in squash. As a result, he has been able to compete in the Professional Squash Association Tour of Canada, the United States, Australia and Brazil, as well as participate in training camps in Britain.

During last year, Franklin claimed victory over Patrick Foster, his mentor and the eight-times champion, in the final of the Digicel National Championships and travelled to Glasgow to represent Bermuda in the Commonwealth Games.

“Digicel has shown a vast interest in my professional squash career, of which I am extremely grateful,” Franklin said. “I’ve said this before, but I am truly blessed to have such a strong, continued following in my pursuit to be renowned as Bermuda’s best squash player in history. Undoubtedly, I will continue to train, improve and give 100 per cent of myself to be the best player I can be while representing my island home.”

Shane McDonnell, the sales director of Digicel Bermuda, said: “Micah Franklin has shown a huge commitment to placing Bermuda on the world squash stage. This young athlete spends a great deal of time training in the UK and competing overseas, yet still finds time to work with young squash players when on island.

“We at Digicel have seen huge growth in Micah and are delighted to have him included in the diverse list of brand ambassadors we support.”

Other brand ambassadors for Digicel Bermuda include two-times Olympic swimmer Roy-Allan Burch and cyclist Dominique Mayho.