India’s Khizar Raoof hits World Snooker Q School this year again
Once again in the upcoming 2012 World Snooker Qualifying School (Q School), the experienced Indian potter, Dr Khizar Raoof will test his luck at the World Snooker Academy in Sheffield. The Indian cueman played in the last year’s Q School and also in the
first event of the Players Tour Championship (PTC) but was unable to continue with the job as this time he is quite determined to show his talent.
Dr Raoof is one of the emerging Indian snooker talents who feel that he can prove his class in the international professional circuit. Mostly the Asian especially the South Asian players do not take part in such events and fail to polish their sporting skills.
However, Raoof thinks otherwise and has planned to take his chances playing against some of the most talented youngsters from around the world.
The Hyderabad-based cueist is eyeing on the two-year pro tour card which will be awarded to 12 Q School semi-finalists after the finish of three events. The 26-year-old is also hoping to play against the legendary snooker stars like the former seven-time
World Snooker Champion from Scotland, Stephen Hendry. Raoof believes he can do well in the pro events as he has been practicing hard at the baize during his stay in the UK.
Speaking to World Snooker about his ambition, Raoof said, “I played in Q School last year as well as PTC1 and they were the two most memorable tournaments in my career as a snooker player. I not only got to meet many top pros, but also had a chance to practise
with them and take tips during my stay in the UK.”
The Indian added, “I feel I under-performed last year, but in 2011 when I signed up for Q School I did not expect much as it was my first big international event. It was a test and it helped me identify the areas where I need to improve and come prepared
for 2012.”
The 2012 World Snooker Q School will commence on May 13, 2012 right after the conclusion of the 2012 World Snooker Championship. The event will feature many new youngsters who will be participating to get a chance to play against the top professional potters
of the world.
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