Billiards in Pakistan
CountryPakistan
Governing bodyPakistan Billiard & Snooker Federation
National team(s)Pakistan

Billiard champions in Pakistan are performing their best to achieve global competition win. Naveen Perwani is a well-known Pakistani Snooker player.

Sindh Snooker Cup is organized for the development of Snooker players in Pakistan.[1]

History

The Pakistan Billiard & Snooker Federation was formed in 1958 and is the national sports governing body for Billiards and Snooker.[2][3]

Events

Pakistan Billiards and Snooker Federation organizes snooker series.[4] Pakistan hosted the 2012 Asian 6-red ball Championship in Karachi,[5][6][7] which was organized by the Pakistan Billiards and Snooker Association (PBSA) which also submitted bid for hosting 2015 6-Red World Cup.[8] Pankaj Advani defeated Yan Bingtao of China in the World 6Reds event held at Karachi.[9] at the event Maxim Cassis Vice President of International Billiards and Snooker Federation (ISBSF) commented that 'Pakistan is land of World Snooker Champions.' [10]

Pakistan national team decided to participate in the 4th Asian Team Championship and 5th Six Red Snooker Championship which will be held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.[11]

References

  1. ↑ "Snooker: Perwani defeats Anwar to win Cup". The Express Tribune. January 6, 2013. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
  2. ↑ "SNOOKER HISTORY". PTV Sports. Archived from the original on 30 May 2016. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
  3. ↑ "Billiard & Snooker". Pakistan Sports Board. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
  4. ↑ "India-Pak snooker series postponed following Karachi twin blasts". Zee Media Corporation Ltd. Zee news India. March 5, 2013. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
  5. ↑ "Billiards: Pakistan to host Asian 6-red ball event". Pakistan News HD. April 26, 2012. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  6. ↑ "Billiards: Pakistan to host Asian 6-red ball event". The Express Tribune. April 26, 2012. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
  7. ↑ "PBSA upset over Asian snooker let-down". The Express Tribune. May 3, 2014. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
  8. ↑ "We're hopeful about our chances: Munawwar". The Express Tribune. December 4, 2013. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
  9. ↑ "Advani retains World 6Reds title; On Yee claims her 2nd World 6Reds title". IBSA. International Billiards and Snooker Federation. 11 August 2015. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
  10. ↑ "PAKISTAN IS LAND OF WORLD SNOOKER CHAMPIONS: IBSF". Pakistan Today. August 6, 2015. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
  11. ↑ http://www.htsyndication.com/htsportal/article/Pakistan-to-feature-in-two-snooker-events-in-UAE/12912883


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