Pakistani snooker stars Mohammad Asif and the young prodigy Hasnain Akhtar are continuing their stellar performances at the ongoing IBSF World Masters, U17, U21, and Men’s 6-Red Snooker Championships 2025, being held in Bahrain’s capital, Manama.
Three-time world champion Mohammad Asif has secured a place in the semi-finals of the Masters category, showcasing his trademark composure and mastery. In the pre-quarterfinals, Asif staged an impressive comeback against the UAE’s Mohammad Shehab, defeating him 4-2. After trailing in the first two frames, Asif turned the match around with a crucial 80-point break in the fourth frame. The final scoreline stood at:
56-68, 21-72, 57-21, 80(80)-0, 68-45(43), 68-58.
In the quarterfinal, Asif dominated Bahrain’s Habib Sabah with a resounding 4-0 victory, never giving his opponent a chance to settle. He recorded back-to-back 68-point breaks in two frames, underlining his red-hot form. The frame scores were:
68(68)-8, 57-37, 68(68)-8, 40(40)-8.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s rising snooker talent Hasnain Akhtar has advanced to the final of the U17 category, delivering a commanding performance against Poland’s Oliwier Nizialek in the semi-final. Hasnain sealed a 4-0 clean sweep, with frame scores of:
76 (41, 34) – 1, 69 – 8, 88 (46, 42) – 0, 62 – 37.
Demonstrating maturity beyond his years, Hasnain dominated every frame with focus and finesse, denying his opponent any real chance at recovery. He will now represent Pakistan in the U17 final, with fans across the nation keenly watching his progress.
The performances of both Mohammad Asif and Hasnain Akhtar have not only brought pride to Pakistan but have also highlighted the country’s growing strength in the world of snooker.
