Pakistan’s Muhammad Asif poses with the trophy after successful his third IBSF title on November 6, 2024. — [email protected]
KARACHI: Pakistan’s ace cueist Muhammad Asif on Wednesday added one other feather to his cap by successful the IBSF World Snooker Championship in Doha, Qatar for the third time.
Asif, 42, entered the championship as a qualifier, he obtained a wild card nomination to the occasion via the Pakistan Billiards and Snooker Affiliation (PBSA).
After advancing via the qualification spherical, he showcased masterclass performances in each the principle and knockout phases to win the title.
Within the ultimate, Asif confronted Iran’s Ali Gharegozloo in a best-of-nine frames match.
Asif dominated the opening body with a rating of 70-25, although Gharahgozlou levelled the competition by taking the second body 94-7. Asif then regained management, successful the third body 62-8 and excelling within the fourth body with a flawless 106 clearance break — his sixth-century break of the match — taking a 3-1 lead.
He continued his robust efficiency within the fifth body, successful it 82-12 to solidify his lead with 4-1. Though Gharahgozlou mounted a quick comeback by successful the sixth and seventh frames, Asif secured victory within the eighth with a commanding 93-point break.
This marks Asif’s third particular person world title, following his championships in 2012 and 2019, equaling India’s Pankaj Advani’s file of three particular person world titles.
Asif now holds 5 world titles, together with his two crew titles, establishing himself as Pakistan’s most embellished cueist.
