Pakistan’s rising snooker star Hasnain Akhtar made history by winning the IBSF World Under-17 Snooker Championship, becoming the first Pakistani to claim the prestigious title.
The cueist delivered commanding performance in the final, defeating Wales’ Riley Powell 4-0 in a one-sided contest.
Akhtar’s journey through the tournament was marked by consistency, composure, and brilliance on the table. After a 3-1 win over Poland’s Krzysztof Czapnik in the quarterfinals, the young cueist stunned spectators with a flawless 4-0 victory against another Polish opponent, Oliwier Niesłowik, in the semifinals.
His dominant run in the championship has drawn praise from the global snooker community, with many hailing him as one of the brightest young talents in the sport.
This landmark victory is not only a personal triumph for Hasnain Akhtar but also a proud moment for Pakistan, as it marks the country’s first-ever IBSF World U17 title.
