President Zardari congratulates Pakistan’s snooker team on world cup victory | The Express Tribune

President Asif Ali Zardari congratulated Pakistan’s national snooker team for clinching the 2025 Oman World Cup Team Snooker Championship, lauding the stellar performance of cueists Mohammad Asif and Asjad Iqbal in the title clash.

In his message, the president praised the duo for their skill, dedication and professionalism, noting that their commitment had brought honour to the country. He said the team’s remarkable comeback during the tournament had “raised the country’s head high.”

President Zardari offered prayers for their continued success and expressed hope that the newly crowned world champions would secure more international titles for Pakistan.

Pakistan lifted the World Cup Snooker Team Championship after edging out Hong Kong 3–2 in a tense final in Muscat, Oman. The match went down to the deciding fifth frame, where the national side held its nerve to secure the title.

The pairing of former world champion and current Masters world champion Mohammad Asif with seasoned cueist Asjad Iqbal remained composed and consistent throughout the tournament. Their strong campaign included a 1–3 win over arch-rivals India in the semi-final, which carried them into the final with momentum.

In the other semi-final, Chau Hon Man and Nansen Wan of Hong Kong clinched a tight 3–2 victory over compatriots Hong Kong China-1 to book their place in the championship match.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi also congratulated the winning pair, saying the cueists had once again elevated the national flag through their performance. He commended their clinical display in the final and acknowledged the efforts of both players and their coach, remarking that “Pakistan is achieving success across multiple arenas.”

Pakistan Billiards and Snooker Association (PBSA) Chairman Alamgir Shaikh termed the victory a significant milestone for the sport in the country.