Snooker event at World Games sees bright performance from Muhammad Asif in opening match
Muhammad Asif Shines in World Games 2025 Snooker Competition
Muhammad Asif, a three-time IBSF men's world champion and a key figure in Pakistan's international snooker presence, has made a strong start in the World Games 2025 snooker competition. Asif, who recently won the IBSF World Masters Snooker Championship title in Bahrain, commenced his World Games campaign with a victory over China's Xiaolong Liang.
In the opening frame, Asif clinched the lead with a score of 79-50. In the second frame, he sealed the victory with a score of 77-24, securing a 2-0 win.
Asif's next challenge comes against Germany's Alexander Widau in his second group match, scheduled for Monday. The match will be a best-of-three contest.
The men's snooker competition at the World Games 2025 features 12 players, divided into four groups of three. The top two from each group will advance to the quarter-finals.
Snooker was first introduced at the World Games in 2001 and has once again drawn attention in the 2025 edition. The event, held in Chengdu, officially commenced with over 4,000 athletes from more than 100 countries.
Asif's impressive performance in the World Games 2025 comes after a successful 2024 season. In the 2024 IBSF World Men's Snooker Championship final, he overcame Iran's Ali Gharahgozlou in a tightly contested match, winning 4-3. This victory secured him a place in the World Games 2025, as he qualified by winning the championship in Doha.
Asif's ranking, while exact global rankings are not explicitly stated, is implicitly placed among the elite amateur and semi-professional snooker players internationally due to his multiple IBSF titles. He is Pakistan's leading snooker player in recent years.
The latest available details do not specify Asif's upcoming exact matches beyond the group stage. However, with his strong start, he is well-positioned to advance to the knockout stages of the tournament.
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Sports enthusiasts can anticipate another thrilling performance from Muhammad Asif, as he takes on Germany's Alexander Widau in a best-of-three contest, showcasing his skills in the sports of snooker at the World Games 2025, where various games are being played. In addition to his snooker competition, Asif previously demonstrated his prowess in other games, winning the IBSF World Masters Snooker Championship title in 2025, clinching his third IBSF World Snooker title in 2024, and qualifying for the World Games 2025 after his win in the IBSF World Men's Snooker Championship final in Doha.
