Knockout Last-16 begins for World Billiards Long Up
The knockout stage of 2016 IBSF World Billiards LongUp format has begun today morning here at Karnataka State Billiards Association in Bengaluru.
The knockout stage of 2016 IBSF World Billiards LongUp format has begun today morning here at Karnataka State Billiards Association in Bengaluru.
The Indian national champion Sourav Kothari compiled the first triple century break of the competition while playing against his compatriot Devendra Joshi.
Former World No.2 Robert Hall from England constantly received jitters from the four times World billiards finalist and Ex-Asian champion Devendra Joshi but he compiled much worthy last 25 points to survive in the last moments of play.
The second session match of Day 2 between multiple time World champion, Peter Gilchrist of Singapore, and the much talented Indian youngster Dhvaj Haria was played at very high level and actually Gilchrist had to sweat hard to secure his match by merely 17 points.
Aung Htay from Myanmar stunned four time World No.2 and Ex-Asian champion, Devendra Joshi from India.
Recently crowned with World Snooker amateur title and having earned the Pro Tour card for the next seasion, the Iranian fancied player Soheil Vahedi is in India for the ongoing 2016 IBSF World Billiards championship at Bengaluru.
Young star of Indian billiards, Dhvaj Haria, who has already marked his presence in the global platform, jolts today the former World No.2 and Ex-Asian Billiards Champion, Alok Kumar in an almost one-sided affair.
Robert Hall from England was in an attacking form and posted two back to back century breaks to trounce Indian player B. Bhaskar by 213 points. The final score was 500-287.
Siddharth Parikh shocks multiple time World Champion Peter Gilchrist in a closely fought battle 500-483 at 2016 IBSF World Billiards Championship in 500 Long-Up format.
The 2016 IBSF World Billiards championship gets a flag off today in the opening ceremony where BSFI President, Capt. PVK Mohan played the opening shot at the Chenniappan Billiards Hall at Karnataka State Billiards Association, Bengaluru.
The 10 days event of Billiards will see two formats i.e. Long Up & 150 Up. The final of Long Up would take place on 8th December followed by 150 Up having the final on 12th December.