Kamal Chawla Shines in World 6-Red Snooker Opener
India’s Kamal Chawla began his World 6-Red Snooker title defense with a 4-2 win over Bahrain’s Jaafar Alraees. Despite a brief challenge, Chawla secured victory. In the U-21 category, Indian players excelled, while Brijesh Damani faced a narrow defeat against Muhammad Asif in the Masters final.
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India's Kamal Chawla commenced his World 6-Red Snooker title defense in impressive fashion, securing a 4-2 victory over Bahrain's Jaafar Alraees in Group 'A' on Saturday. Chawla, from Bhopal, swiftly established a 2-0 lead, pressuring his opponent.
Despite brief lapses in concentration that allowed Alraees to challenge during the best-of-seven-frame clash, the seasoned 45-year-old Indian managed to regain control and finish with a decisive win.
In other tournaments, Mayank Karthik, Aarav Sancheti, and Mayur Garg stood out in the U-21 category, while Brijesh Damani narrowly lost 3-4 against Pakistan's Muhammad Asif in the Masters final of the IBSF World Snooker Championships held on Friday.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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