Asif all praise for PBSA for supporting him

ISLAMABAD, Nov 8 (APP): Pakistani cueist Muhammad Asif on Friday commended the role of Pakistan Billiards & Snooker Association (PBSA) for supporting and trusting in him.
Asif claimed the IBSF Men’s World Snooker Championship 2024 title, defeating Iran’s Ali Gharahgozlou in a thrilling final.
Asif, now a three-time World Champion, showcased exceptional skill and strategy throughout the tournament beating Ali by 5-3: 70-25, 7-87(84), 82(56)-8, 106(106)-08, 82-12, 43-91(58), 0-118, 93(80)-4.
This victory marks Asif’s third IBSF World Championship title, solidifying his position among the world’s top snooker players. However, the World Masters Championship is ongoing at Doha.
He lauded Alamgir Anwar Sheikh, the co-chairman PBSA, National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) and other association’s officials for their motivation and support to him for the World Snooker Championship, he told APP.
While revealing the secret behind his success, he said he once again won the title due to consistent hard work, training and prayers from whole nation.
He said he was optimistic regarding his future commitments and will try to win more titles for the country at international level.
To a question, regarding his opponent in the final, he said he was also a good player, but I kept my calm and controlled my nerves in the final to get to victory.