Pakistan’s snooker ace Mohammad Asif made history on Saturday by recording a remarkable 147 break during his National Snooker Championship match against Ali Raza.
The maximum break, regarded as the pinnacle of snooker scoring, involves potting all 15 reds with 15 blacks, followed by all six colours in a single visit to the table.
At 42 years old, Asif became only the second player in Pakistan’s National Snooker Championship history to achieve this feat, and the fourth Pakistani overall.
This milestone places him among the likes of Saleh Muhammad, who recorded a 147 at the 2008 Asian Championship, Muhammad Sajjad, who achieved it during the 2021 National Championship, and Ahsan Ramzan, who made the maximum break at the 2022 World U21 Championship.
“This is a special moment for me, and I thank everyone who has supported me throughout my career,” said Asif after the achievement.
Asif won the match 4-2 with the frame scores of 1-0, 54-21, 98(98)-0, 147(147)-0, 17-90(89), and 87-16.
The 147 break, also known as a maximum break, is a rare accomplishment at the highest levels of professional snooker.
It requires perfect shot-making, tactical skill, and nerves of steel, making it the ultimate benchmark of excellence in the sport.
Asif, a three-time IBSF World Snooker Champion (2012, 2019, 2024), has been a prominent figure in Pakistan’s snooker scene for over two decades.
Born in Faisalabad, Asif has represented Pakistan in numerous international competitions, gaining widespread recognition for his consistency and composure.
His 2012 victory made him the second Pakistani to win the IBSF World Championship, his 2019 win solidified his place among the country’s top snooker players, and with his recent 2024 IBSF World Championship win, Asif has further cemented his legacy as one of the greatest amateur snooker players worldwide.
