18/07/2025
🇵🇰 HISTORY MADE! | Hasnain Akhtar Crowned U17 Snooker World Champion 🎱🏆
Pakistani snooker prodigy Hasnain Akhtar, just 16 years old, has scripted history by clinching the IBSF World U17 Snooker Championship title with a flawless 4-0 victory over Wales’ Riley Powell in the final held on Friday.
With commanding frame scores of 86-7, 73-35, 50-31, and 98-4, Hasnain displayed nerves of steel and unmatched skill, dominating the final from the very first shot. The match was officiated by Bahrain’s Nadhem Ahmed, and Hasnain impressed early with a 44 break in the opening frame, setting the tone for a one-sided contest.
This emphatic win marks a proud moment for Pakistan as Hasnain not only secures the prestigious world title but also solidifies his place among the rising stars of global snooker. 🇵🇰👏