'Not just a win for me but for all of Pakistan,' snooker champion Mohammad Asif says upon return home
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Returning to Karachi after winning the title of the IBSF World Snooker Championship, second seed Mohammad Asif on Monday said that his victory was not just his win alone, but one for all of Pakistan.
On Saturday, Asif coasted to an 8-5 victory over unseeded Jefrey Roda of Philippines in the final of the championship in Antalya.
Carrying his trophy, he was greeted today at Karachi's Jinnah International Airport by representatives of the Pakistan Billiards and Snooker Federation (PBSF) who adorned him with garlands.
Speaking to reporters on his return today, he said that he was dedicating his award to Kashmiris.
"We always ask the government to support us so that players are encouraged," Asif said, adding that he was hopeful that the current government will support snooker.
The snooker champion thanked the federation for supporting him, adding that the PBSF had supported them in tough times. He requested the government to support the sport as well.
The last time Asif won the title was in 2012 in Bulgaria. With this victory, Faisalabad-born Asif has become the fifth cueists to win the world snooker title twice since its inception in 1963.
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Nov 11, 2019 12:26pm
No small accomplishment ..... well done. I hope he gets the recognition he deserves.
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Nov 11, 2019 12:35pm
Great going and keep winning Asif. All Pakistan is proud of you.
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Nov 11, 2019 12:51pm
Congratulations Aif. Well done. Keep up the good hard work. Help and promote sport clubs for healthy living for everyone.
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Nov 11, 2019 12:53pm
Congratulations
our hero , hero of nation.
Govt should award him with awards which he deserves but unfortunately, govt and media as well as people are focused to only one game which has no output. Once again congratulations to the Hero.
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Nov 11, 2019 01:24pm
Many congratulations, well played
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Nov 11, 2019 01:30pm
Congratulations to champion Mo Asif.
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Nov 11, 2019 01:30pm
Good job.thumbs up.
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Nov 11, 2019 01:36pm
Welldone brother. You made the nation proud.
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Nov 11, 2019 02:07pm
Cordially congragulations to him for winning such mega event again ,now its turn for Government to take positive steps regarding snooker game .
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Nov 11, 2019 02:21pm
Let see how government recognizes his efforts and reward him.
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Nov 11, 2019 02:33pm
well done... pity that to get a piece of land in defence area u have to bring in Kashmir speak volume of of the shallowness of civil society and limited mentality
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Nov 11, 2019 02:36pm
Congratulations
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Nov 11, 2019 02:51pm
Congrats Asif, This is a very huge achievement to win this title again and keeping yourself fit and in shape, wish you more success for coming future !
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Nov 11, 2019 02:53pm
Champion congratulation!
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Nov 11, 2019 03:02pm
Is it your prize money or just words for Kashmiris. Pl clarify your dedication statement.
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Nov 11, 2019 03:22pm
Congratulations. Naya Pakistan already on display. Pakistan is proud of you.
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Nov 11, 2019 03:23pm
Everyone expects the best from PTI and they will deliver.
'"We always ask the government to support us so that players are encouraged," Asif said, adding that he was hopeful that the current government will support snooker.'
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Nov 11, 2019 03:33pm
Congratulations.Feeling so proud as a Pakistani.
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Nov 11, 2019 03:33pm
Good job. Better than cricket team.
Unfortunately, no rewards for snooker as it’s not cricket.
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Nov 11, 2019 03:34pm
Awesome, well done!!
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Nov 11, 2019 03:40pm
Heartiest Congratulations.
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Nov 11, 2019 03:49pm
Congratulations! Now, I'm awaiting desperately for transfer of his award and earned prize money for my people from Kashmir valley.
When would he do so?
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Nov 11, 2019 04:29pm
Congratulations. May you have more successes in future.
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Nov 11, 2019 05:16pm
I appreciate his love for the country and hope he will achieve great success.
Last time, Rana Narcotic Sanaullah and Showbaz Sharif promised him the 1200cc car which is still only on papers.
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Nov 11, 2019 05:23pm
Dear Mohd Asif, The whole nation is proud of you and thankful to you. I hope PM Imran will take notice of our real heroes in Snooker, wrestling, boxing. Instead of over investment in cricket, the government should invest in those games which need funds . Hockey and Squash also need urgent attention. Top heavy PCB is a failure and needs re structuring.
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Nov 11, 2019 06:40pm
Bravo to the champ. Keep earning the country good name!
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Nov 11, 2019 06:43pm
The country must reward him for his achievements.
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Nov 11, 2019 06:47pm
How many Pakistan so far qualified for Tokyo 2020...
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Nov 11, 2019 07:33pm
PM or conerned province governer must receive all such heros along with set handsome financial awards.at least should be done by PTI
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Nov 11, 2019 07:33pm
Congratulations.you are real heros
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Nov 11, 2019 08:44pm
he did us proud twice!
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Nov 11, 2019 08:49pm
Good for you. It's not government responsibility to support you gaming and sports interests. Private entreprise must come forward to support you and make game attractive to people
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Nov 11, 2019 09:23pm
Great accomplishment. Indeed for him & Pakistan
Congratulations !!
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Nov 11, 2019 10:34pm
Congratulations! Well done.
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Nov 12, 2019 12:07am
Great achievement. True great.
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Nov 12, 2019 12:12am
Congratulations to Asif. However, i must add that he has won the "World Amateur Snooker Championship" which is a non-professional snooker tournament. I would love to see him compete in the professional league. He can then surely get the respect he demands.
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Nov 12, 2019 06:59am
Dear Asif, Every Pakistani is proud of you. You are champion of hearts. Well done! May you keep winning for Pakistan. You are hero of hearts and a great star.
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Nov 12, 2019 07:03am
Give this man a raise!
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Nov 12, 2019 07:13am
Congratulations!
Sportsman should not get into politics otherwise it's the down fall of your sportsmanship
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Nov 12, 2019 07:34am
Asif is the pride of pakistan.....fantastic performance...many more to come....bravo..
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Nov 12, 2019 10:30am
Well played Asif ... you have made us proud
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Nov 12, 2019 04:09pm
@Haryanavi_Chora, How many indians out of 1.3 billion managed to qualify?
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