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Afghan Snooker Players Reach Round of 32 at 2025 World Championship in Oman

November 17, 2025
Snooker
International

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Mohammad Rais Hotak and Mohammad Mir Noorzai, two Afghan snooker players, have progressed to the Round of 32 in the 2025 Snooker and Billiards World Championship. The event is taking place in Muscat, Oman.

Both players won their matches against Omani opponents by a score of 3-0.

The Afghan team participating in the championship consists of three athletes, one coach, and additional support staff.

The 2025 World Championship is organized by Oman and will occur from November 15 to 23. It includes participants from more than 30 countries worldwide.

These results represent progress for snooker and billiards in Afghanistan, as part of the development in specialized sports within the country.

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Published: 11/17/2025, 9:28:13 AM

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24/7 news channel / news arm of Ariana Television Network.
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Network headquartered in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Ownership
Ariana Television Network, owned by Afghan-American entrepreneur Ehsan Bayat.
Editorial Stance
Private Afghan broadcaster with broadly mainstream, locally focused news.
Afghan Snooker Players Reach Round of 32 at 2025 World Championship in Oman