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Who Won National Sports Club of India Snooker Open Crown 2023?
A)
Pankaj Advani
B)
Yasin Merchant
C)
Aditya Mehta
D)
Laxman Rawat

Correct Answer :   Laxman Rawat

Laxman Rawat of PSPB overcame fellow PSPB challenger Aditya Mehta 9-6 in a best-of-17-frame final.

* Laxman Rawat of PSPB emerged victorious in the ‘Baulkline’ NSCI All India Snooker Open.

* Previously, Laxman Rawat won the runner-up in the last edition of the All India Snooker Open losing to Sourav Kothari in the finals. This win marks Laxman Rawat’s first major title after 2 to 3 years.
 
* Laxman Rawat of the Petroleum Sports Promotion Board (PSPB) won the NSCI Snooker Open 2023 against Aditya Mehta.

* Laxman Rawat received Rs 3 lakh cash prize while Aditya Mehta received Rs 1.5 lakh.

* The summit clash contested between the accomplished Indian Oil Cueists Rawat and Mehta witnessed top-quality positive play as both were aggressive and went for their shots.

* Rawat was more consistent and managed to wrest the initiative and enjoy a 5-3 lead at the break.

* Rawat was a bit scratchy, and Mehta did well to win frames to draw level at 5-all and stay in. the fight.

* Rawat gained the moment in the next three frames to surge to an 8-5 lead.

* Aditya Mehta managed to take some time in the 14th frame.

* However, Rawat was destined to win the game in the next frame.

What is NSCI Snooker Open Crown?

* The NSCI Snooker Open Crown is a snooker tournament organized by the National Sports Club of India (NSCI).
* The tournament is open to players from all over India and features a best-of-17-frame final.
* The tournament is considered as a major title in Indian snooker and the champion of the tournament is awarded the NSCI Snooker Open Crown.

Published On : January 21, 2023
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