Islamabad (Web Desk): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday felicitated Pakistani cueist Mohammad Asif for winning the IBSF World Snooker Championship title for the third time.
In a thrilling final of the International Billiards and Snooker Federation (IBSF) World Snooker Championship, Asif defeated Iran’s Asian champion Ali Ghareghozlou 5-3 to claim the title.
“Mohammad Asif has made the nation proud by clinching the World Snooker Championship title for the third time. Asif’s family members and coach also deserve felicitation,” the prime minister said, according to a PM Office statement.
Lauding the efforts by Mohammad Asif to win the title, PM Shehbaz said that Pakistan’s capable youth are bringing fame to the country in the sports field.
“The government is also striving for world-class facilities for sportsmen as a priority to enable them to compete in international contests,” the premier said.
Meanwhile, Speaker of the National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Thursday also congratulated Muhammad Asif on his remarkable achievement of winning the World Snooker Championship for the third time.
Commending Asif’s dedication and hard work, the Speaker expressed his best wishes for his future endeavors.
In his message the Speaker praised Muhammad Asif as a talented athlete who has once again brought honour to Pakistan.
Ayaz Sadiq said that the nation takes pride in athletes like Muhammad Asif and voiced confidence that he will continue to bring further glory to the country with his outstanding performance in the future.