Billiards in Pakistan explained
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]
Notes and References
- News: Snooker: Perwani defeats Anwar to win Cup. 6 May 2016. The Express Tribune. January 6, 2013.
- News: SNOOKER HISTORY. 7 May 2016. PTV Sports. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160530162539/http://sports.ptv.com.pk/Snooker-History.asp. 30 May 2016.
- News: Billiard & Snooker. 7 May 2016. Pakistan Sports Board.
- News: India-Pak snooker series postponed following Karachi twin blasts. 7 May 2016. Zee news India. Zee Media Corporation Ltd. March 5, 2013.
- News: Billiards: Pakistan to host Asian 6-red ball event. 25 April 2018. Pakistan News HD. April 26, 2012.
- News: Billiards: Pakistan to host Asian 6-red ball event. 7 May 2016. The Express Tribune. April 26, 2012.
- News: PBSA upset over Asian snooker let-down. 7 May 2016. The Express Tribune. May 3, 2014.
- News: We're hopeful about our chances: Munawwar. 7 May 2016. The Express Tribune. December 4, 2013.
- Web site: Advani retains World 6Reds title; On Yee claims her 2nd World 6Reds title. IBSA. 11 August 2015 . International Billiards and Snooker Federation. 7 May 2016.
- News: PAKISTAN IS LAND OF WORLD SNOOKER CHAMPIONS: IBSF. 7 May 2016. Pakistan Today. August 6, 2015.
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