The International Billiards and Snooker Federation (IBSF) World Snooker Championship will begin in Indore, India, on November 12, featuring more than 150 players from over 30 countries. The tournament, hosted by the Madhya Pradesh Billiards and Snooker Association, will be held at the Yashwant Club from November 12 to 21, dainikrajeevtimes.com reported.
Championship Commences on November 12
The championship will commence with a meeting for players and referees on November 12. Qualifying matches are scheduled to start on November 13, followed by the main draw for men and the women’s competition beginning on November 17. The finals for both categories are set for Saturday, November 21.
The men’s competition will be played in two stages. The first stage includes two qualifying events, from which 16 players will advance to the main draw. They will join 32 players who have already qualified directly. Eight Indian players have received direct entry into the second stage, while seven other Indian players will compete in the qualifying rounds to secure their spots in the main draw.
BSFI Announces 22-Member Indian Team
The Billiards and Snooker Federation of India (BSFI) has announced a 22-member Indian team for the event. Three-time world champion Pankaj Advani will lead the team. Current women’s champion Anupama Ramachandran is also part of the squad, which includes 15 men and seven women players. The Indian team is considered formidable, largely due to Advani’s record as a three-time world champion. The BSFI announced the team lineup on Thursday.
Significance for Madhya Pradesh Sports
This championship marks the third major tournament organized as part of the BSFI’s centenary celebrations. BSFI Secretary Sunil Bajaj provided details on the preparations. Bhollu Mehta, President of the Madhya Pradesh Association, is also involved in the event. The Yashwant Club facility on Rescource Road in Indore is ready to host the players.
Qualifying Matches Start on November 13
The next major event will be the start of qualifying matches on November 13. The main draw for men and the women’s competition will commence on November 17. The finals are scheduled for November 21.
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