Mohsin Naqvi congratulates Hasnain Akhtar on winning World U-17 Snooker Championship

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi congratulated Hasnain Akhtar on emerging victorious in the IBSF World U-17 Snooker Championship

Mohsin Naqvi lauded Akhtar’s outstanding victory in the summit clash.

“Hasnain Akhtar showcased his exceptional talent in the final and brought great pride to the nation,” said Mohsin Naqvi.

By winning the championship, Hasnain has raised the green and white flag high on the international stage,” he added.

Mohsin Naqvi further stated that Akhtar’s success is a clear testament to the hard work and immense talent of Pakistani youth.

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“Youth like Hasnain Akhtar, who are determined and committed, are our true assets,” he said.

Mohsin Naqvi also prayed for the young cueist’s continued success in the future.

For the unversed, Pakistan’s 16-year-old cueist defeated Wales’ Riley Powell in the final of the World U-17 Snooker Championship in Bahrain on Friday.

The 16-year-old secured a 4-0 victory against his rival. Hasnain Akhtar showcased his dominance throughout the final, recording a comprehensive win with the frame scores of 86-7, 73-35, 50-32, and 98-4.

With this victory, Hasnain also etched his name into Pakistan’s history books, becoming the only player from the country to win the IBSF World Championship in the U-17 category.

A day earlier, Hasnain booked the spot in the final with a comprehensive victory over Poland’s Oliwier Nizialek. He also finished the group stage unbeaten with victories against Qatar’s Abd­ulla Al Musleh and UAE’s Mohammad Alrumaithi.

READ: Pakistan’s Hasnain Akhtar clinches U-17 World Snooker Championship title