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Muhammad Asif wins World Snooker Championship in Doha

He beat Iranian player in the title

(Dunya News) – Pakistani player Muhammad Asif on Wednesday won the IBSF World Snooker Championship 2024 in Doha, Qatar. 

He has secured the title for the third time as he won the championship in 2012 and 2019, equalling the record of India cueist.

Asif outclassed Iranian player Ali Ghargozu by 5-3 in the best of 9 frames in the final round of the championship. 

Meanwhile, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has appreciated Aisf for clinching the title for third time.

A day earlier, he qualified for the semifinal of the tournament. 

Earlier in the pre-quarters, Asif beat Ahmed Saif of Qatar by 4-3 (112(53)-0, 100(69)-24, 4-97(64), 44-77(77), 68-22, 01-68, 54-0).

Meanwhile, Michel Geogriou of Cyprus outplayed Pakistan’s Asjad Iqbal by 4-2 (70-20, 71-0, 46-76(52), 35-73, 89(73)-31, 61(52)-19).  

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