Maharashtra
State Governor inaugurates Indian Open Snooker
The Hon'ble
Governor of Maharashtra, Ch Vidyasagar Rao ji, inaugurated the 2nd
edition of the Indian Open Snooker World Ranking Tournament at the
Grand Hyatt Hotel, Kalina on Monday. Also present on the occasion
was Shri S.S. Mundra, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India.
Hon'ble Governor, in his address, lauded the efforts of the BSFI for
conducting a world ranking tournament in India.
"I congratulate the BSFI for holding the
Indian Open and I wish them all the best for the success of the
tournament," he said.
The Governor requested BSFI to promote cue sports at the grassroots
and at the university level.
The Governor also released a souvenir before declaring the
tournament open.
Jason Ferguson, Chairman, WPBSA said that it’s great that cue sport,
which originated in India is receiving such great support from
people like Capt. Mohan. India is truly now a global hub for cue
sports.
BSFI President Capt Mohan while thanking the sponsors and the world
leading players announced that two professional leagues would soon
be launched in India. He also said that the BSFI is making efforts
to take the sports to schools, colleges and universities to promote
the sport at the grass root level.
Mumbai ::
09
March
2015
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