Billiards in Pakistan

Billiards in Pakistan
Country Pakistan
Governing body Billiards and Snooker Federation of Pakistan
National team 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 Billiards and Snooker Association of Pakistan was formed in 1958. [2]

Billiard & Snooker in Pakistan

Pakistan Billiards and Snooker Association was found in 1958, PBSA organized first national amateur championship of Billiards in 1959 and Snooker in 1960. [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. 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". Awaz Television Network. April 26, 2012. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
  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. 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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