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New Indian Express
a day ago
- Sport
- New Indian Express
World 6-red snooker: Mehta does a Houdini act
Manama (Bahrain): Down and out for the count against Pakistan's Ahsan Ramzan, second-seeded Aditya Mehta staged a Houdini act to keep his title hopes alive at the IBSF World 6-Red Snooker Championships here on Wednesday. The seasoned campaigner, down 2-3 in the best-of-seven frame pre-quarters, kept his rival at bay with solid safety play to draw level at 3-3 and then made a splendid 71 clearance for a brilliant come-from-behind victory. The 4-3 verdict helped Mehta, a former World Games gold medallist, set up a quarterfinal meeting against fellow Indian Manan Chandra, who thwarted a spirited challenge from Qatar's Ahmed Saif. Chandra, who overcame Saudi Arabia's Omar Alajlani in the round of 32, jumped to a quick 3-0 lead. But lapses in concentration allowed Saif, who had overcome another Indian, Brijesh Damani, in the previous round, to stage a fightback. But before much damage could be done, the Indian upped his game a notch to come away a deserving 4-2 winner. Reigning champion Kamal Chawla, however, blew away a 3-2 advantage and bowed out in a round of 32 match against Fung Kwok Wai. The Hong Kong China cueist came up with two brilliant clearances – 64 and 72 – in the final two frames to dethrone the Indian. Paras Gupta, the National champion, and Pankaj Advani were the other two Indians to make the last-eight stage. While Gupta downed China's Pan Yiming 4-1, Advani defeated Poland's Tomasz Skalski 4-2.
News18
a day ago
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- News18
Mehta, Advani in quarterfinals; Chawla knocked out
Manama (Bahrain), Jul 23 (PTI) Down and out for the count against Pakistan's Ahsan Ramzan, second-seeded Aditya Mehta of India staged a fine comeback to enter the quarterfinals of the IBSF World 6-Red Snooker Championships here on Wednesday. The seasoned campaigner, was down 2-3 in the best-of-seven frame pre-quarters, and kept his rival at bay with solid safety play to draw level at 3-3 and then made a splendid 71 clearance for a brilliant come-from-behind victory. The 4-3 verdict helped Mehta, a former World Games gold medallist, set up a quarterfinal meeting against fellow Indian Manan Chandra, who thwarted a spirited challenge from Qatar's Ahmed Saif. Chandra, who overcame Saudi Arabia's Omar Alajlani in the round of 32, jumped to a quick 3-0 lead. But lapses in concentration allowed Saif, who had overcome another Indian, Brijesh Damaniin the previous round, to stage a fightback. But the Indian upped his game to come away a 4-2 winner. Reigning champion Kamal Chawla, however, blew away a 3-2 advantage and bowed out in a round of 32 match against Fung Kwok Wai. The Hong Kong China cueist came up with two brilliant clearances – 64 and 72 – in the final two frames to dethrone the Indian. Paras Gupta, the National champion, and Pankaj Advani were the other two Indians to make the last-eight stage. Results (Indians unless mentioned): Pre-quarterfinals: Paras Gupta beat Pan Yiming (CHN) 4-1 (46-0, 35-1, 20-34, 32-23, 32-13); Pankaj Advani beat Tomasz Skalski (POL) 4-2 (0-74, 50-0, 42-8, 48-0, 4-52, 45-4); Manan Chandra beat Ahmed Saif (QAT) 4-2 (30-18, 54-0, 70 (70) -0, 18-42, 0-41, 36-25); Aditya Mehta beat Ahsan Ramzan (PAK) 4-3 (25-37, 17-47, 37-27, 50-2, 0-50, 49-4, 71 (71) -0). PTI UNG SSC SSC (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: July 23, 2025, 20:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
2 days ago
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Paras Gupta storms into World 6-Red Snooker pre-quarterfinals
Agency: PTI Last Updated: Manama (Bahrain), Jul 22 (PTI) National champion Paras Gupta outplayed Mohamed Shehab of UAE 4-0 to storm into the pre-quarterfinals of the IBSF World 6-Red Snooker Championships here on Tuesday. The 29-year-old didn't come up with the big breaks, but played a percentage game to outsmart his rival. The eighth seed grabbed the chances that came his way to floor the formidable Shehab in straight frames. In the last-16 stage, the Agra-based Gupta, who finished runner-up at the Asian 6-red event in Colombo last month, will take on China's Pan Yiming. Earlier, Aditya Mehta outclassed double world champion Muhammad Asif of Pakistan 4-0 to top Group 'N'. By virtue of being ranked No. 2 in the reseeding, Mehta got a bye directly into the pre-quarters. In the U-21 category, India's Mayur Garg and Mayank Karthik maintained their winning streak by making the pre-quarterfinals. Results (Indians unless mentioned): Round-of-32: Paras Gupta beat Mohamed Shehab (UAE) 4-0 (54 (36) -15, 39-33, 34 (33) -14, 44-26). League: Group L: Manan Chandra beat Sebastian Milewski (Pol) 4-2 (54-0, 12-40, 36-0, 46-4, 35-46, 47-31). Group M: Pankaj Advani beat Mohammed Al Joaker (UAE) 4-1 (32-15, 34-17, 14-33, 42-0, 37-0). Group N: Aditya Mehta beat Muhammad Asif (Pak) 4-0 (39-28, 43-0, 50-5, 70-0). PTI UNG AH AH view comments First Published: July 22, 2025, 20:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
3 days ago
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Aditya Mehta moves into World 6-Red Snooker knockouts
Manama (Bahrain), Jul 21 (PTI) Former World Games gold medallist Aditya Mehta outclassed Ireland's Jay Chopra to become the sixth Indian to make the knockouts of the IBSF World 6-Red Snooker Championships here on Monday. The 39-year-old Mumbaikar hardly broke a sweat in his 43-5, 40-22, 48-0, 67-0 win over Chopra for his second straight victory in Group N. Kamal Chawla, Manan Chandra, Brijesh Damani, Paras Gupta and Pankaj Advani have already sealed places in the knockout stage. Meanwhile, defending champion Chawla suffered a narrow 3-4 defeat at the hands of China's Chena Qien in his final Group A match. However, there was no stopping Damani. A key member of the squad that won the Asian Team Snooker last month, the Kolkatan edged out the dangerous Habib Sabah of Bahrain 4-3 to finish as Group J topper. Results (Indians unless mentioned): Group A: Chen Qien (Chn) beat Kamal Chawla 4-3 (22-38, 7-67, 65-0, 40-27, 47-15, 0-67, 45-7). Group G: Pushpender Singh beat Mohamed Shehab (UAE) 4-1 (41-8, 44-21, 1-32, 41-8, 39-26). Group J: Brijesh Damani beat Habib Sabah (Bhn) 4-3 (42-32, 7-53, 33-8, 0-39, 33-21, 27-44, 47-0). Group N: Aditya Mehta beat Jay Chopra (Ire) 4-0 (43-5, 40-22, 48-0, 67-0). PTI UNG PDS PDS (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: July 21, 2025, 20:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
4 days ago
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Five Indian cueists assure knockout berths in World 6-Red Snooker
Last Updated: Manama (Bahrain), Jul 20 (PTI) Indian cueists had a good day in office as five of them were assured knockout berths in the IBSF World 6-Red Snooker Championships here on Sunday. Reigning champion Kamal Chawla, Manan Chandra, Brijesh Damani, Paras Gupta and Pankaj Advani registered twin wins apiece in their respective groups. National champion Gupta, and three-time world champion Advani were solid from the get-go. The duo didn't need much time to get accustomed to the conditions as they outplayed their rivals without breaking a sweat. Gupta, who finished runner-up at the Asian event last month, scored identical 4-1 wins in his two matches in Group K. Advani, who got a wildcard into the event, also registered 4-1 wins over Ahmad Abul (Kuwait) and Ayman Alamri (Saudi Arabia) in Group M. Chawla, Chandra and Damani were equally impressive en route to their second straight victories in their respective groups. In the U-21 category, India's Mayur Garg and Shahyan Razmi booked their places in the knockouts with twin wins. Results (Indians unless mentioned): Group A: Kamal Chawla beat Ali Hussein (Irq) 4-3 (37-26, 5-52, 71-0, 40-1, 6-48, 21-32, 33-23). Group J: Brijesh Damani beat Abdulrahman Saif (UAE) 4-1 (8-48, 50-1, 67-0, 55-1, 41-6); Damani beat Asif Imran (Ban) 4-1 (40-48, 39-10, 31-3, 36-17, 36-0). Group K: Paras Gupta beat Abdulla Mohammed (Bhn) 4-1 (43-15, 20-46, 39-9, 48-10, 60-6); Gupta beat Sami Al Hamrashdi (Oman) 4-1 (39-49, 58-16, 46-6, 26-15, 28-13). Group L: Manan Chandra beat Susantha Boteju (SL) 4-0 (32-20, 33-19, 41-25, 60-8); Chandra beat Ihab Al-Salih (Irq) 4-2 (49-19, 49-24, 32-19, 17-31, 1-59, 39-13). Group M: Pankaj Advani beat Ahmad Abul (Kuw) 4-1 (27-13, 36-13, 28-32, 45-34, 49-0); Advani beat Ayman Alamri (KSA) 4-1 (65-0, 43-31, 60-6, 16-33, 46-4). PTI UNG PDS PDS view comments First Published: July 20, 2025, 20:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
