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Al Lawati, Al Farsi, Al Hamrashdi win bronzes at Arab Snooker Cup
MUSCAT, JUNE 20
The national snooker team secured bronze medal in the team competition, and also claimed bronze in the doubles category at the Arab Snooker Cup, held in Tangier in Morocco, from June 14 to 19, with the participation of several prominent Arab teams.
The team began its journey with a tough match against Egypt, which ended in a 3-0 loss. However, the team quickly bounced back with an important 2-1 victory over host nation Morocco, followed by another 2-1 win over Bahrain, earning a spot in the semifinals.
In the semifinal, the national team faced UAE in a challenging match that ended in a 3-0 defeat, resulting in a third place finish and a well-deserved bronze medal.
The achievements didn't stop there. In the doubles competition, the team continued its impressive performance, advancing to the semifinals and securing another third place finish and bronze medal. The team was represented by Hussein al Lawati, Sadiq al Farsi and Sami al Hamrashdi.
In a statement, Hamoud al Harthy, a member of the Oman Billiards and Snooker Committee, expressed his pride, describing them as the fruit of the committee's ongoing efforts to develop and elevate the sport. He stated, "The achievement in Tangier is a proud milestone for the sport, reflecting the high technical level, discipline, and fighting spirit demonstrated by the players throughout the tournament."
Al Harthy concluded by emphasising that "This dual achievement reflects Oman's growing presence in the Arab sports scene and provides strong momentum for the continued development of snooker in the Sultanate of Oman."
In a special statement, player Hussein al Lawati expressed his happiness with the achievement, saying, "We are proud of what we accomplished in this tournament. The competition was tough, and we faced teams with extensive experience in the sport, but through determination and teamwork, we reached the podium."
"The two bronze medals are the result of intensive training and the continuous support we receive from the Oman Billiards and Snooker Committee. I would also like to thank Mazad Muscat Company for their support, which played a major role in my participation and this achievement. We promise our fans to keep working hard for even better results in upcoming competitions," he ended.
