The Billiards and Snooker Association of Sri Lanka (BSASL) has successfully completed the district stages of the 6-Red Snooker National Championship 2025, held in memory of the late Amjad Hashim.
The tournament, which has attracted widespread participation across the island, has been strongly supported by the Malship Group of Companies, the championship’s principal sponsor.
BSASL expressed its gratitude to the Malship Group for its ongoing commitment to the development of cue sports in Sri Lanka, noting that their backing was instrumental in the smooth execution of the tournament.
The Association also acknowledged the contributions of local clubs and venues that hosted the district competitions, ensuring professional organisation and facilities for participants.
A total of 239 players competed in the district tournaments, held in Nuwara Eliya, Kandy, Kegalle, Ratnapura, Galle, and Colombo.
The Colombo District saw the highest participation with 134 entries, highlighting the growing popularity of snooker nationwide.
District champions crowned during the preliminary rounds include:
Nuwara Eliya: Champion O.T. Samith, Runner-up Nadeera Hewawasam (Thawalama Snooker and Pool Parlour, Hatton)
Kandy: Champion M. Fauzan, Runner-up M.S. Hamjhad (Pyramid Snooker Parlour, Kandy)
Kegalle: Champion Musthaque Mohamed, Runner-up Musamil Deen (Blue Waters Snooker Parlour, Mawanella)
Ratnapura: Champion Sajith Balaharuwa, Runner-up Jithma Nugawela (Cue Masters Snooker Club, Ratnapura)
Galle: Champion M. Farhan, Runner-up Maithri Lalith (YMBA, Galle)
Colombo: Champion Mohammed Fahim, Runner-up Prathap Murugesh (Moors Sports Club, Colombo)
The district champions and runners-up will now progress to the All-Island segment, where 32 top players, proportionally allocated by district participation, will compete in a round-robin format to determine the 2025 national champion.
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