26th June

Global snooker updates from this week in an easy 5-minute read

Robertson, Lisowski, and Chang Shine in 2025 Wuhan Open Qualifiers

The 2025 Wuhan Open qualifiers concluded at the Mattioli Arena in Leicester, with several standout performances. Neil Robertson secured a commanding 5–0 victory over Leone Crowley, showcasing his top-tier skill. Jack Lisowski also advanced, defeating Amir Sarkhosh 5–3. A notable comeback was achieved by Chang Bingyu, who overturned a 4–1 deficit to win 5–4 against Daniel Wells, marking a strong return after a two-year suspension. In contrast, Luca Brecel forfeited his match against Haris Tahir, resulting in a 5–0 walkover. The main event is scheduled for August 24–30 in Wuhan

Al-Obaidly Wins Bronze for Qatar at Asian Snooker Championship

Qatar’s Ali al-Obaidly earned a bronze medal in the 6-ball singles event at the Asian Snooker Championship in Colombo. The former world champion advanced to the semi-finals after impressive wins over players from Hong Kong, Bangladesh, and Cambodia, and a 5–3 quarter-final victory over Bahrain’s Habib Sabah. However, he fell 1–5 to India’s Paras Gupta in the semi-final. Malaysia’s Thor Chuan Leong went on to win gold. Al-Obaidly now turns his attention to the team event, where Qatar competes in Group 1 alongside Singapore and Pakistan.

Sahil Nayyar Makes Professional Snooker Debut for Canada

Sahil Nayyar has officially joined the World Snooker Tour, marking Canada's return to the professional snooker scene. In his debut match, Nayyar faced seasoned Welsh player Mathew Stevens, securing two frames in a commendable performance. Although he didn't win, his resilience against a top-tier opponent highlighted his potential. Snooker Canada expressed pride in his achievement and is eager to support his journey over the next two years on the tour. Fans are encouraged to send messages of encouragement as Nayyar embarks on this significant milestone in Canadian snooker

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