International Snooker: Excellent news for Pakistan has emerged from the IBSF World Snooker Championship, where the defending champion, Muhammad Asif, has maintained his stellar form by winning his third consecutive group match. With this decisive victory, Asif has successfully topped his group and secured his berth in the next crucial round of the tournament.
In his closely contested third match, Muhammad Asif defeated China’s player Pan Yameng with a thrilling scoreline of 4-3. Prior to this, Asif had already demonstrated his dominance by overcoming Habib Sabah of Bahrain and Chan Keng Kwang of Singapore. Winning all three group matches underscores Asif’s clear intent to retain his championship title.
Performance of Other Pakistani Players: Pakistan’s other promising player, Asjad Iqbal, also performed strongly, registering a victory in his second group match. He defeated Iran’s player Hamed Zarehdoust in a tight contest, also ending 4-3. Having won both his group matches so far, Asjad is scheduled to play his final group match on Monday against Alexander Widau of Germany.
Furthermore, Shahid Aftab made a strong comeback after a loss in his first match. He won his second fixture comprehensively, defeating Darryl Hill of the Isle of Man with a score of 4-1, keeping his tournament hopes alive. Overall, the strong start by the Pakistani contingent has been a source of immense pride for snooker enthusiasts back home.
