Bangalore to host world u-21 snooker

Bangalore to host world u-21 snooker

BANGALORE, JULY 21: Bangalore will again host the cream of the world's young snooker talent when the 12th World Under-21 snooker championship is held here from Aug 12 to 26. Fifty-nine players from 23 countries will vie for top honours of a tournament, which is a stepping stone for potential professional stars. Addressing a press conference on Thursday, S Balasubramaniam, the president of Karnataka State Billiards Association, the hosts of the event said that India as hosts have been allowed eight entries. ``The top eight of the Junior Nationals which were held in Bangalore in February will represent the country,'' he said.

kheladi.com, a sports event management company launched by former World billiards champion Geet Sethi will sponsor the championship.