President Islamabad Billiards & Snooker Association (IBSA) and former state interior minister Dr. Shahzad Waseem termed the cueist Muhammad Asif’s great victory as the revamping of Pakistan Snooker. IBSA will host a grand reception in the honor of national hero in the federal capital shortly.
Talking to the media on Tuesday, President IBSA remarked that by clinching the World Amateur title, Muhammad Asif delighted the snooker player of the country in particular and the whole nation in general.”
“It is high time for the departments to hire the services of the top ranking cueists of the country who have been deprived off a honorable job what they deserved for brining the two world, two Asian and two Asian games title in just two decades,” said Dr. Shahzad Waseem adding that this sport needs more support of the government.
President IBSA was of the view that President and Prime Minister should invite Muhammad Asif to President and Prime Minister house and honor him with a cash reward besides a residential plot in the Islamabad.
“Young snooker players in the local snooker clubs and parlors are celebrating the Muhammad Asif’s triumph till now and a new spirit has been developed amongst them,” Dr. Shahzad Waseem concluded.
Meanwhile, Brig.(Retd) Arif Mahmud Siddiqui, President, Islamabad Olympic Association (IOA) also hailed the fine performance of Muhammad Asif who brought the prestigious title to the country after 18 years.
“ Despite the paucity of funds and without having permanent jobs, attaining the World title is a big feat which is not only commendable but also a boost for the young snooker players of the country.” he remarked while talking to the media.
Government and various departments like Armed Forces, Wapda, Railways, & Banks should immediately offer permanent jobs to the top ranking snooker players who have brought laurels to the country, said President IOA.
Muhammad Asif is one of the most talented players in the world
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