Ishpreet Singh Chadha Makes History in Snooker Pro Circuit
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | Ishpreet Singh Chadha beat the four-time world champion Mark Selby in the Pro Circuit Snooker to secure a place in the semi-finals. |
| Achievement | Became the first Indian player to reach the semi-finals of a ranking tournament since Aditya Mehta in 2013. |
| Opponent | Mark Selby, four-time World Snooker Champion. |
| Match Highlights | 1. Singh Chadha led 4-1 with breaks of 73 and 114. 2. Selby fought back with a break of 96 to force a decider. 3. Singh Chadha won the final frame with a break of 41 after a crucial opening red. |
| Remarks by Ishpreet Singh Chadha | 1. Attributes pressure handling to gaming experience. 2. Expressed happiness to win in front of his mother, who supported his career. 3. Acknowledged sacrifices made by his mother for his career. |
| Recent Achievements | 1. Reached semi-finals of the 2024 English Open with wins over He Guoqiang, Jak Jones, Hossein Vafaei, Graeme Dott, and Mark Selby. 2. Won the 6-Red Snooker National Championships by defeating Pankaj Advani. |