Muscat Nights International Billiards, Snooker Championship Kicks Off

Muscat, 15 Jan 2026 (ONA) --- Muscat Nights International Billiards and Snooker Championship kicked off today at various technical levels. The opening ceremony was held at Oman Automobile Association (OAA). The event forms part of Muscat Nights festival season.

The opening day of the tournament saw a large turnout of players from 18 countries representing different international playing styles.

The first day's matches resulted in strong performances reflecting a high level of competition, right from the very first shot.

Khalid Khalfan Al Subhi, Chairman of Oman Billiards and Snooker Committee (OBSC), said that the launch of Muscat Nights International Billiards and Snooker Championship—which brings together 125 players—reflects the great level of confidence placed on the Sultanate of Oman by international federations and players, and affirms the success of efforts undertaken by the OBSC during the past few years.

Al Subhi pointed out that the tournament received widespread commendation from the participating delegations and players who valued the efficiency of procedures and the readiness of facilities. He explained that the championship's distinctive climate of competition, which coincided with Muscat Nights events, portrayed a positive image of the Sultanate of Oman as a sports and tourism hub capable of hosting major international tournaments.

“The OBSC is committed to organizing and hosting more international tournaments to promote billiards and snooker skills and to provide international exposure for Omani players,” Al Subhi added.

--- Ends/Bishara