Iran’s Heydarinejhad Wins Silver at Asian Snooker Tour
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Ehsan Heydarinejhad from Iran claimed a silver medal at the inaugural Asian Snooker Tour on Thursday.
Heydarinejhad lost to Indian player Pankaj Advani 6-4 at the final match.
Advani, a 21-time world snooker and billiards champion, beat Heydarinejhad 52-40, 66(58)-0, 1-63(62), 78-4, 35-47, 0-51, 47-35, 38-39, 53(49)-35, 51(50)-20 in the final.
The competition was held in Bengaluru, India.
“Ehsan is a worthy opponent who is one of the most improved players on the circuit. I’m happy to have changed the result in this match when it mattered most,” Advani said.