Pakistan has been barred from participating in the BSF World U17 and U21 Snooker Championship in Bangalore, India, after New Delhi denied visas to the Pakistani contingent.
The Pakistan Billiards and Snooker Association (PBSA) confirmed the visa denial, expressing deep regret over the missed opportunity for the national players.
Moreover, the Pakistani contingent, which included PBSA Chairman Alamgir A Shaikh, referee Naveed Kapadia, and three young players—Ahsan Ramzan, M Hasnain Akhtar, and M Hamza Ilyas—had received clearance from the Pakistan Sports Board and other relevant authorities.
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However, they were unable to proceed to India for the event scheduled from August 24 to August 31 due to the visa refusal.
In response, the PBSA has lodged a formal protest with the Billiard and Snooker Federation of India and the International Billiards and Snooker Federation (IBSF), criticizing the decision to withhold travel documents from the Pakistani team.
Furthermore, the PBSA spokesperson stated that the team’s absence is a significant setback for both Pakistan and the international snooker community, noting that the players had strong chances of winning medals.
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