Asjad Iqbal hails his parents for their support in 3rd National Ranking Snooker Championship

National Number One, Punjab’s Asjad Iqbal was able to win his second Ranking National Snooker Championship title by the score line of 7-2 in the final encounter of Jubilee Insurance Third National Ranking Snooker Championship 2012 against the talented Shahram Changezi.

The Punjabi potter took his triumph in the final not letting his opponent create any trouble for him. The game was expected to be a though one but Iqbal made it look easy for him because he kept Changezi under pressure from the beginning.

The youngster is aiming to make an appearance in the upcoming tournaments. After winning the title, Iqbal owed his victory to his parents and his mentor, the former National Snooker Champion Muhammad Sajjad.

While speaking to The News at the end of the ceremony, Iqbal said, “I owe this win to my parents who always supported me in my game. I also called my mentor and coach Muhammad Sajjad after winning the title. It was my confidence and focus which was instrumental in my success.”

He added, “The defeat at the hands of Shehram earlier in the tournament was not at the back of my mind because I had also whipped him in straight frames in an invitation event in Peshawar just before coming to Karachi. Neither was I seeking any sort of revenge from him. I knew he was a dangerous player therefore I didn’t allow him many opportunities.”

Iqbal performed superbly in the initial stage and made his way into the quarters against Sultan Mohammad and defeated him to set up National Snooker Champion, Mohammad Asif clash in the semi-final game. After a tussling encounter, he was able to unnerve Asif by the score line of 6-4.

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