Dheena and Fayaz clinched the 10-Ball Championship title

Aug 18, 2024, 12:55 PM
10-Ball Championship winners Dheena and Fayaz. — Photo: Maldives Pool Billiard Association (MPBA)

10-Ball Championship winners Dheena and Fayaz. — Photo: Maldives Pool Billiard Association (MPBA)

Male' Maldives (August 18): Hussain Fayaz and Dheena Ahmed clinched the 10-Ball Championship title with a commanding performance on the final day.

Fayaz, who lost in last year's final to Hassan Shaz Mohamed, and Dheena, who finished third in the previous edition of the 10-Ball Championship, both made a strong comeback to claim the title this year.

In this year's final, Fayaz faced a tough challenge from Ismail Suwaidh. The match was closely contested, with Fayaz edging out Suwaidh with a score of 11-10 frames.

In the men's division, the other top eight players are ranked as follows:

Mohamed Saahil Hameed

Ahusan Hashim

Hassan Shaz Mohamed

Fathuhullo Jameel

Ali Fayaz

Moosa Samiu

In the women's division final, Dheena defeated Aishath Ali 7-2, showcasing her dominance throughout the match.

The previous year's champion in the women's division finished this year's competition in fourth place, while Fageeha Ibrahim secured third place.

Last year, Azra claimed the women’s 10-Ball Championship title by defeating Fathy 7-2.

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