Daily Times

KARACHI: The Pakistan Billiards and Snooker Association (PBSA) on Tuesday named a four-member team to participate in the Asian Team & 6 Red Snooker Championship scheduled to be held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan from May 13 to 19. “The four-member team includes Babar Masih, Muhammad Sajjad, Asjad Iqbal and Muhammad Bilal,” said a spokesman for the PBSA. A national training camp for the snooker team will be held at the Snooker Hall of the Pakistan Sports Complex in Islamabad from May 4 to 9. “After the conclusion of the camp, the players will depart to Bishkek from Karachi on May 11,” added the spokesman.

Pakistan cueist Bilal awarded Rs 50,000: Meanwhile, the PBSA has announced a cash award of Rs 50,000 for cueist Muhammad Bilal for his superb performance in the 33rd Asian Snooker Championship. Bilal reached the semi finals of the Asian Snooker Championship held in the Doha, Qatar last month. He attained third position and won a bronze medal in the championship.