Qatar’s 2025 World Snooker Championship earns praise from ISF President
DOHA: The President of the International Snooker Federation, Mubarak Al Khayarin, hailed the 2025 World Snooker Championship in Qatar as a “complete success,” praising both the technical standards and overall organisation of the event.
Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Al Khayarin commended the Qatar Billiard Sports Federation for its continued efforts in advancing snooker on regional and global fronts. He noted that this year’s edition stood out for its exceptional level of competition, with top-ranked players delivering strong performances and several shock early exits — including former world champions Amir Sarkhosh of Iran and Muhammad Asif of Pakistan.
Al Khayarin highlighted Qatar’s growing reputation for hosting major international sporting events, pointing to flawless coordination across accommodations, logistics, and match operations. He also celebrated the achievements of Qatari star Ali Al Obaidli, whose impressive run to the final and second-place finish marked one of the tournament’s standout stories.
He added that Qatar remains a key driver of snooker’s development in Asia and beyond, with the national team showing clear and continued progress on the international stage.(QNA)
