KARACHI
\nPakistan\u2019s ace cueist Muhammad Asif on Wednesday added another feather to his cap by winning the IBSF World Snooker Championship in Doha, Qatar for the third time.
\nAsif, 42, entered the championship as a qualifier, he got a wild card nomination to the event through the Pakistan Billiards and Snooker Association (PBSA).
\nAfter advancing through the qualification round, he showcased masterclass performances in both the main and knockout stages to win the title.
\nIn the final, Asif faced Iran\u2019s Ali Gharegozloo in a best-of-nine frames match.
\nAsif dominated the opening frame with a score of 70-25, though Gharahgozlou levelled the contest by taking the second frame 94-7. Asif then regained control, winning the third frame 62-8 and excelling in the fourth frame with a flawless 106 clearance break \u2014 his sixth-century break of the tournament \u2014 taking a 3-1 lead.
\nHe continued his strong performance in the fifth frame, winning it 82-12 to solidify his lead with 4-1. Although Gharahgozlou mounted a brief comeback by winning the sixth and seventh frames, Asif secured victory in the eighth with a commanding 93-point break.
\nThis marks Asif\u2019s third individual world title, following his championships in 2012 and 2019, equaling India\u2019s Pankaj Advani\u2019s record of three individual world titles.
\nAsif now holds five world titles, including his two team titles, establishing himself as Pakistan\u2019s most decorated cueist.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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