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Asjad Iqbal shocks India’s Advani to reach Snooker World Cup semis

MUSCAT: Pakistan cueist Asjad Iqbal stunned three-time IBSF World Champion Pankaj Advani in the quarter-final of the IBSF Snooker World Cup here at the Active Oman Sports and Entertainment Hub in Muscat on Tuesday.

Asjad romped to a lopsided (4-0) victory as he started with an outstanding break of 81 and clinched the opening frame with a remarkable scoreline of 100-0.

The seasoned cueist followed the opening break with another 45 to take a 2-0 lead. Asjad then secured the third frame with a scoreline of 68 and 49 and advanced into the semi-final.

Asjad Iqbal will now face France’s Nicolas Mortreux in the semi-final.

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Earlier, Asjad also defeated another Indian opponent, Hussain Khan, with a frame score of 3-0, 53(53)-44, 90-41, 93(84)-9 in the round of 32.

Meanwhile, Mina Awad from Egypt outplayed Pakistan’s Muhammad Hasnain with a frame score of 3-1 (92(60)-13, 131(131)-0, 0-71, 61-29).

In another match, Muhammad Asif recorded a frame score of 3-2 (71(70)-77, 17-70(54), 77-74, 61(51)-45, 84-38) to beat UAE’s Khalid Kamali.

Notably, Asjad Iqbal remained the only Pakistani to reach the Quarters of the event. He also had the highest break of (142) in the tournament to his name, which he had recorded on day three of the World Cup.

For the unversed, the 2025 IBSF Snooker World Cup is currently taking place in Muscat, Oman, running from November 15 to 23, 2025.

The event features both men’s singles and men’s team competitions, with a total prize fund of $60,000

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Muhammad Asif, Asjad Iqbal set to compete at IBSF World Snooker Championship

KARACHI: Pakistan’s seasoned cueists Muhammad Asif and Asjad Iqbal are set to participate in the IBSF World Snooker Championship 2025, which will be held in Doha, Qatar, from November 3rd.

The Pakistan Billiards & Snooker Association (PBSA) announced the participation of the national snooker team comprising five players.

Besides Asif and Asjad, the players featuring in the tournament are Shahid Aftab, Muhammad Sajjad, and Muhammad Hasnain Akhtar.

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The three-time World Champion Asif directly qualified for the last 48 as the defending Champion.

On the contrary, Asjad Iqbal qualified on the last basis of the 16 knockout round last year, while Muhammad Hasnain Akhtar is directly qualified for the last 48 by virtue of being the Current World U-17 Champion 2025.

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Ahead of the tournament, a training camp of the participating players will be organized at Jahanger Khan Sports Complex, Karachi.

The camp will allow players to hone their skills in preparation for the mega event, with the PBSF expressing confidence that they will shine at the Championship.

For context, the Men’s Championship will be played in two stages, with all players, except those directly placed into Stage 2 by the IBSF Technical Committee, having to advance through Stage 1.

According to the rules mentioned on the IBSF official site, two qualifying events will be held, each allowing a maximum of 64 players. The events will be conducted on a knock-out basis, completed over two days each, with matches to be Best of 7 frames.

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India’s Chawla beats Asjad Iqbal in World 6 Red Snooker Championship final

ULAANBAATAR: Pakistani cueist Asjad Iqbal had an agonizing end to his IBSF World 6 Red Snooker Championship campaign as he succumbed to a 6-2 defeat against India’s Kamal Chawla in the final here on Wednesday.

In-form Asjad started the high-stakes match on a high as he won the first two frames to take an early advantage.

But Kamal Chawla, unfazed by Asjad Iqbal’s flying start, won six consecutive frames and claimed the IBSF World 6 Red Snooker Championship title, while the Pakistani cueist settled for a silver medal.

Asjad stormed into the final after registering a thumping victory over India’s Malkeet Singh in the semi-final on Tuesday.

Asjad triumphed over Malkeet with a score of 6-0 in the semi-final clash to secure his spot in the final.

Earlier that day, Asjad Iqbal shocked the world as he registered an upset victory over the defending champion Michael Georgiou in the quarter-finals with the frame scores of 38-15, 0-38, (40)41-0, (43)43-12, (55)62-0, 12-31, 38-0.

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Previously, Asjad Iqbal secured his spot in the quarter-final with a hard-fought 5-3 victory over Mongolia’s Lkhagvasuren Tumurchudur. The frame scores were 73-0, 08-56, 02-54, 57-18, 34-21, 44-0, 05-55, 36-04.

On the other hand, another Pakistani cueist Awais Muneer crashed out of the tournament after suffering a close defeat against Iran’s Siyavosh Mozayani.

Asjad earned a direct qualification for the pre-quarterfinal while Awais advanced to the last 20.

Asjad Iqbal triumphed over India’s Pandurangaiah 4-1, with frame scores of 41-32, 35-36, 75-08, 50(50)-09, 35-22.

It is worth mentioning here that prior to the IBSF World 6 Red Snooker Championship, Pakistan cueists Asjad Iqbal and Awais Munir participated in the IBSF Mongolia Snooker World Cup 2024.

The national players fared well in the tournament with Asjad securing the bronze medal.

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Asjad Iqbal thumps Malkeet Singh to reach World 6 Red Snooker Championship final

ULAANBAATAR: Pakistani cueist Asjad Iqbal continued his domination and thumped India’s Malkeet Singh to reach the final of the IBSF World 6 Red Snooker Championship here on Tuesday.

Asjad triumphed over Malkeet with a score of 6-0 in the semi-final clash to secure his spot in the final.

Earlier in the day, Asjad Iqbal shocked the world as he registered an upset victory over the defending champion Michael Georgiou in the quarter-finals with the frame scores of 38-15, 0-38, (40)41-0, (43)43-12, (55)62-0, 12-31, 38-0.

Asjad is now set to face India’s Malkeet Singh in the semi-final of the IBSF World 6 Red Snooker Championship later today.

On the other hand, another Pakistani cueist Awais Muneer crashed out of the tournament after suffering a close defeat against Iran’s Siyavosh Mozayani.

Asjad earned a direct qualification for the pre-quarterfinal while Awais advanced to the last 20.

Asjad Iqbal triumphed over India’s Pandurangaiah 4-1, with frame scores of 41-32, 35-36, 75-08, 50(50)-09, 35-22.

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Meanwhile, Awais Munir defeated Singapore’s Jia Jun Ong with the scoreline of 63-0, 65-0, 0-56, 36-02, 35-26.

However, in his next match, he was defeated by Israel’s Shachar Ruber. The frame scores were as follows: 16-43(43), 53-12, 43(43)-13, 8-64(64), 33-21, 12-40, 40-10.

Asjad Iqbal continued his dominant run as he edged past Iraq’s Alijalil Ali 4-3 with the frame scores of 39-23, 30-34, 66-0, 0-41, 1-54, 39-29, 63(58)-0.

A total of 40 players, participating in the IBSF World 6 Red Snooker Championship, are divided into four groups. The top two players from each group will advance to the knockout stage.

The knockout stage matches will begin on September 22, with the last 20 and 16 rounds. The quarterfinals and semi-finals will take place on September 24, with the final match on September 25.

It is worth mentioning here that prior to the IBSF World 6 Red Snooker Championship, Pakistan cueists Asjad Iqbal and Awais Munir participated in the IBSF Mongolia Snooker World Cup 2024.

The national players fared well in the tournament with Asjad securing the bronze medal.

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Asjad Iqbal stuns defending champion Michael Georgiou to reach World 6 Red Snooker Championship semi-final

ULAANBAATAR: Pakistani cueist Asjad Iqbal shocked the world as he registered an upset victory over the defending champion Michael Georgiou to qualify for the IBSF World 6 Red Snooker Championship semi-final here on Tuesday.

In the quarter-final match, Asjad came out victorious with a score of 5-2 against Georgiou. The frame scores were as follows: 38-15, 0-38, (40)41-0, (43)43-12, (55)62-0, 12-31, 38-0.

Asjad is now set to face India’s Malkeet Singh in the semi-final of the IBSF World 6 Red Snooker Championship later today.

On the other hand, another Pakistani cueist Awais Muneer crashed out of the tournament after suffering a close defeat against Iran’s Siyavosh Mozayani.

Asjad earned a direct qualification for the pre-quarterfinal while Awais advanced to the last 20.

Asjad Iqbal triumphed over India’s Pandurangaiah 4-1, with frame scores of 41-32, 35-36, 75-08, 50(50)-09, 35-22.

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Meanwhile, Awais Munir defeated Singapore’s Jia Jun Ong with the scoreline of 63-0, 65-0, 0-56, 36-02, 35-26.

However, in his next match, he was defeated by Israel’s Shachar Ruber. The frame scores were as follows: 16-43(43), 53-12, 43(43)-13, 8-64(64), 33-21, 12-40, 40-10.

Asjad Iqbal continued his dominant run as he edged past Iraq’s Alijalil Ali 4-3 with the frame scores of 39-23, 30-34, 66-0, 0-41, 1-54, 39-29, 63(58)-0.

A total of 40 players, participating in the IBSF World 6 Red Snooker Championship, are divided into four groups. The top two players from each group will advance to the knockout stage.

The knockout stage matches will begin on September 22, with the last 20 and 16 rounds. The quarterfinals and semi-finals will take place on September 24, with the final match on September 25.

It is worth mentioning here that prior to the IBSF World 6 Red Snooker Championship, Pakistan cueists Asjad Iqbal and Awais Munir participated in the IBSF Mongolia Snooker World Cup 2024.

The national players fared well in the tournament with Asjad securing the bronze medal.

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Asjad Iqbal, Awais Iqbal advance to knockout stage of World 6 Red Snooker Championship

ULAANBAATAR: Pakistan cueists Asjad Iqbal and Awais Munir continued their good form in the IBSF World 6 Red Snooker Championship campaigns as they qualified for the knockout stage here on Sunday.

Asjad earned a direct qualification for the pre-quarterfinal while Awais advanced to the last 20.

Asjad Iqbal triumphed over India’s Pandurangaiah 4-1, with frame scores of 41-32, 35-36, 75-08, 50(50)-09, 35-22.

Meanwhile, Awais Munir defeated Singapore’s Jia Jun Ong with the scoreline of 63-0, 65-0, 0-56, 36-02, 35-26.

However, in his next match, he was defeated by Israel’s Shachar Ruber. The frame scores were as follows: 16-43(43), 53-12, 43(43)-13, 8-64(64), 33-21, 12-40, 40-10.

Asjad Iqbal continued his dominant run as he edged past Iraq’s Alijalil Ali 4-3 with the frame scores of 39-23, 30-34, 66-0, 0-41, 1-54, 39-29, 63(58)-0.

Yesterday, Asjad Iqbal and Awais Munir made triumphant starts to their respective IBSF World 6 Red Snooker Championship campaigns.

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Asjad secured a comfortable 4-1 victory over Mongolia’s Ulziitogtokh Davaasuren. Asjad dominated his opponent in all departments and also registered two 75-plus breaks.

The scoreline of his thumping victory read: 50-18, 75(75)-0, 82(75)-0, 0-73(73), 64(61)-0.

Meanwhile, Awais came from behind to claim a 4-2 victory over Mongolia’s Mendsaikhan Bat-Erdene.

He displayed nerves of steel after being two frames down and won three consecutive frames to seal the victory. The scoreline of his stunning win read: 64(64)-0, 20-45, 0-54(47), 54-10, 53-21, 46-15.

A total of 40 players, participating in the IBSF World 6 Red Snooker Championship, are divided into four groups. The top two players from each group will advance to the knockout stage.

The knockout stage matches will begin on September 22, with the last 20 and 16 rounds. The quarterfinals and semi-finals will take place on September 24, with the final match on September 25.

It is worth mentioning here that prior to the IBSF World 6 Red Snooker Championship, Pakistan cueists Asjad Iqbal and Awais Munir participated in the IBSF Mongolia Snooker World Cup 2024.

The national players fared well in the tournament with Asjad securing the bronze medal.

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Pakistan cueists script triumphant start to IBSF World 6 Red Snooker Championship

ULAANBAATAR: Pakistan cueists Asjad Iqbal and Awais Munir on Saturday, made triumphant starts to their respective IBSF World 6 Red Snooker Championship campaigns.

Asjad secured a comfortable 4-1 victory over Mongolia’s Ulziitogtokh Davaasuren. Asjad dominated his opponent in all departments and also registered two 75-plus breaks. The scoreline of his thumping victory read: 50-18, 75(75)-0, 82(75)-0, 0-73(73), 64(61)-0.

Meanwhile, Awais came from behind to claim a 4-2 victory over Mongolia’s Mendsaikhan Bat-Erdene. He displayed nerves of steel after being two frames down and won three consecutive frames to seal the victory. The scoreline of his stunning win read: 64(64)-0, 20-45, 0-54(47), 54-10, 53-21, 46-15.

Asjad Iqbal will now face India’s Pandurangaiah while Awais Munir will lock horns with Singapore’s Jia Jun Ong on the second day of the IBSF World 6 Red Snooker Championship on Sunday.

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Later in the day, Asjad Iqbal is scheduled to face Iraq’s Alijalil Ali while Awais will square off against Israel’s Shachar Ruber.

A total of 40 players, participating in the IBSF World 6 Red Snooker Championship, are divided into four groups. The top two players from each group will advance to the knockout stage.

The knockout stage matches will begin on September 22, with the last 20 and 16 rounds. The quarterfinals and semi-finals will take place on September 24, with the final match on September 25.

It is worth mentioning here that prior to the IBSF World 6 Red Snooker Championship, Pakistan cueists Asjad Iqbal and Awais Munir participated in the IBSF Mongolia Snooker World Cup 2024.

The national players fared well in the tournament with Asjad securing the bronze medal.

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Pakistan’s Asjad Iqbal crashed out of Snooker World Cup

ULAANBAATAR: Pakistan cueist Asjad Iqbal has been knocked out of the IBSF Mongolia Snooker World Cup 2024 after succumbing to a narrow 5-4 defeat against Michael Georgiou of Cyprus in the semi-final.

Asjad had an unwanted start to the high-stakes clash as he lost the opening two frames.

He, however, made an astounding comeback and took a narrow 4-3 lead to move just one within touching distance of the victory.

Asjad was on course to secure the victory in the eighth frame as he had amassed a 65-point lead but Georgiou responded with a sensational clearance and drew level, forcing the match to the ninth frame.

In the decisive frame, Georgiou completely outclassed Asjad and ended his hopes of making it to the final.

Asjad Iqbal settled for a bronze in the IBSF Mongolia Snooker World Cup 2024.

Earlier, in the quarter-final, Asjad defeated China’s Gao Yang 4-3.

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Asjad made a brilliant start as he won the first frame with a score of 76-0. However, Gao Yang made a resounding comeback winning the next two frames with scores of 25-64, 0-135(135).

The Pakistani cueist then took the lead with a victory in the fourth frame 81(76)-34, followed by a 65-64 victory in the next frame.

The Chinese cueist once again levelled the scores with 50(50)-69(69), but Asjad Iqbal triumphed with the victory in the last frame 69-50.

Meanwhile, in another quarter-final clash, Iran’s Ali Gharahgozlou defeated Pakistan’s Awais Munir 4-2. The frame scores were 68-60, 66(58)-64(55), 8-78, 37-65, 66(53)-23, 111(65)-09.

Previously, Asjad Iqbal defeated Hong Kong’s Chang Yu Kiu in the pre-quarter-final match with a score of 4-1.

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Pakistan’s Asjad Iqbal qualifies for Mongolia World Cup semi-finals

ULAANBAATAR: Pakistani cueist Asjad Iqbal qualified for the semi-final of the ongoing IBSF Mongolia Snooker World Cup 2024 after defeating China’s Gao Yang in the quarter-final here on Wednesday.

Asjad Iqbal made a brilliant start as he won the first frame with a score of 76-0. However, Gao Yang made a resounding comeback winning the next two frames with scores of 25-64, 0-135(135).

The Pakistani cueist then took the lead with a victory in the fourth frame 81(76)-34, followed by a 65-64 victory in the next frame.

The Chinese cueist once again levelled the scores with 50(50)-69(69), but Asjad Iqbal triumphed with the victory in the last frame 69-50.

Meanwhile, in another quarter-final clash, Iran’s Ali Gharahgozlou defeated Pakistan’s Awais Munir 4-2. The frame scores were 68-60, 66(58)-64(55), 8-78, 37-65, 66(53)-23, 111(65)-09.

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Asjad Iqbal will next face Michael Georgiou of Cyprus in the semi-final of the Mongolia Snooker World Cup.

Previously, Asjad Iqbal defeated Hong Kong’s Chang Yu Kiu in the pre-quarter-final match with a score of 4-1.

He lost the first frame 08-89, however, he staged a comeback, winning the next four frames with scores of 74-62(62), 71-12, 57-46, and 71(68)-24.

Awais Munir edged past another Hong Kong cueist Chau Hon Man 4-2. The frame scores were 44-81, 80-08, 17-65, 88-42, 85(79)-05 and 66-34.

Asjad also registered an upset victory over world champion Ali Al Obaidli on Sunday with scores of 59-36, 26-63, 58-19, and 70-58 earning direct qualification for the pre-quarter round.

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Pakistan’s Awais Munir, Asjad Iqbal advance to Mongolia World Cup quarter-finals

ULAANBAATAR: Pakistani cueists Asjad Iqbal and Awais Munir extended their dominant run in the ongoing IBSF Mongolia Snooker World Cup 2024 as they qualified for the quarter-final stage of the tournament.

In the pre-quarter-final match, Asjad Iqbal defeated Hong Kong’s Chang Yu Kiu with a score of 4-1. He lost the first frame 08-89, however, he staged a comeback, winning the next four frames with scores of 74-62(62), 71-12, 57-46, and 71(68)-24.

Meanwhile, Awais Munir edged past another Hong Kong cueist Chau Hon Man 4-2. The frame scores were 44-81, 80-08, 17-65, 88-42, 85(79)-05 and 66-34.

Asjad Iqbal and Awais Munir will now face China’s Gao Yang and Iran’s Ali Gharahgozlou in the quarter-final clash today.

Previously, Asjad shocked the world with an upset victory over world champion Ali Al Obaidli on Sunday.

He Iqbal secured the 3-1 victory with scores of 59-36, 26-63, 58-19, and 70-58 earning direct qualification for the pre-quarter round.

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Meanwhile, Awais Munir defeated Iran’s Siyavosh Mozayani with a 3-1 margin. The frame scores were 09-63, 78-34, 59-50, 73-13.

Prior to that, Awais Munir defeated Mongolia’s Kash Uchjir in his first match of the Mongolia Snooker World Cup with frame scores of 60-17, 62-12, and 81-09.

He continued his winning ways in the second game as he edged past Oman’s Hussain Al-Wati with the scores of 68-06, 10175-12, and 83-15.

Meanwhile, Asjad Iqbal kicked off his Mongolia Snooker World Cup campaign with a victory over Mongolia’s Batarkhuu Naranhuu with a score of 3-0. The frame scores were 71-38, 71-51, and 110-32.

He faced Japan’s Junji Miyazawa in his second match, winning again without dropping a frame, with the scores of 68-18, 63-11, and 83-01.

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