Billiards and Snooker for MJM Lafir Trophy

Ruzaik Farook

The Social and Recreational Committee of the Moors' Islamic Cultural Home has been successful in the past in conducting the MJM Lafir Billiards and Snooker Tournament in memory of the late World Billiard Champion MJM Lafir.

Late M.J.M. Lafir immortalized in Sports record Books by winning the World Amateur Billiard Championship in 1973 and in the process establishing few records brought unprecedented reckoning to Sri Lanka. The fame and prestige he brought to his motherland was so overwhelming that all nations were magnanimous in their praise for him and the land that produced this amazing Cueist.

This International Tournament which has representation from Clubs/Societies/Associations affiliated to the Billiards and Snooker Association of Sri Lanka with the participation of some of the top ranked players from India will be held from March 25 to April 06, 2013. Mayor of Colombo A. J. M. Muzammil will be the Chief Guest on the Opening Ceremony.

The MICH Billiard Parlour at No. 115, Dematagoda Road, Colombo 9 has been the appropriate and magnificent venue for the conduction of such a Tournament with fully equipped 04 International Standard Billiard Tables, Air-conditioned Parlour and a seating accommodation for more than 150 spectators.

Entry Forms are available with all affiliated Clubs of Billiards and Snooker Association of Sri Lanka and also could be obtained from the Tournament Organizers.

Main sponsors of Snooker Challenge Trophy is M.J.M. Azwer and sponsors of billiard, Ajward Hashim Challenge Trophy is donated by Zuraish Hashim.