The 2023/24 snooker season concluded with the final two tour cards on the main professional tour handed out at the Asia & Oceania Q School in Bangkok. Haris Tahir of Pakistan secured a 4-2 win over China’s Lan Yuhao, while Kreishh Gurbaxani of India came back from 2-0 down to win 4-2 over Muhammad Naseem at the BSAT Academy. Mitchell Mann also secured his spot on the main circuit with a 4-2 victory over Joshua Thomond at the European Q School in Leicester, boosted by impressive breaks. Pakistan’s Farakh Ajaib, Poland’s Antoni Kowalski, and Chris Totten from Scotland also earned their spots on the main tour for the next two seasons with their wins.
Mann, who had taken a break from snooker and contemplated quitting the game before securing his tour card, expressed his joy at returning to the main circuit. The new season, 2024/25, is set to begin later in the month with the ranking version of the Championship League starting on June 10 in Leicester and running until July 3. The Q School Qualifying events saw players like Allan Taylor, Haydon Pinhey, Wang Yuchen, and Artemijs Zizins earn their spots, while Farakh Ajaib, Antoni Kowalski, Mitchell Mann, and Chris Totten secured their positions through their victories.
The snooker action can be streamed live on platforms like discovery+, the Eurosport app, and eurosport.com, offering fans the opportunity to follow their favorite players in the upcoming season. The season saw players from various countries like Pakistan, China, India, Poland, and Scotland showcasing their skills and earning their place on the main tour, highlighting the global reach and appeal of snooker as a sport. The competitive nature of Q School Qualifying events saw players battling it out for their spots on the main circuit, showcasing their dedication and talent in pursuit of their snooker dreams.
The nail-biting matches at the Q School events in Bangkok and Leicester showcased players’ resilience and determination as they fought for their tour cards and secured their places among the elite professionals on the main circuit. The comeback victories and strong performances from players like Haris Tahir, Kreishh Gurbaxani, Mitchell Mann, Farakh Ajaib, Antoni Kowalski, and Chris Totten highlighted the competitive nature of snooker and the challenges faced by players in their pursuit of success in the sport. The upcoming season promises to be an exciting one, with the Championship League set to kick off the action in Leicester, offering fans a thrilling spectacle of top-level snooker competition.
The success stories of players like Mitchell Mann, who overcame personal challenges and rediscovered his love for the game to secure his tour card, serve as inspiration for aspiring snooker players looking to make their mark on the professional circuit. The new season will offer opportunities for players to shine on the main tour, with events like the Championship League providing a platform for them to showcase their skills and compete against the best in the world. The global appeal of snooker was evident in the diverse range of players who earned their spots on the main circuit, highlighting the sport’s popularity and the talent pool from various regions around the world. With the season set to begin, fans can look forward to an exciting lineup of top-level snooker action and competitive clashes among the best players in the sport.
