Mohammad Sajjad and Asjad Iqbal before the national snooker championship final —APP Photo

KARACHI Reigning National Champion Muhammad Sajjad and runner-up Asjad Iqbal will represent Pakistan in the 26th Asian Snooker Championship, Pakistan Billiards and Snooker Association (PBSA) announced on Monday.

“Yes by qualifying for the final of national snooker Sajjad and Asjad earned the right to represent Pakistan at the Asian championships,” he told reporters after the final.

Muhammad Sajjad beat his pupil Asjad Iqbal 8-2 to regain the national crown after the lapse of on year.

Sajjad said he was delighted to win back the national title but praised his opponent Asjad for his performance in the tournament.

“It feels nice to know that I will be featuring at the Asian championships with my pupil Asjad,” said Sajjad

He has previously represented Pakistan at the last Asian events in Dubai and China.

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