Former President of the Pakistan Billiards and Snooker Association and prominent industrialist Ali Asghar Walika passed away on Thursday at the age of 78 after a prolonged illness. The death of Asghar Walika, former Managing Director of Walika Industries, brought to an end a golden chapter in sports, especially snooker, in Pakistan.
The deceased is survived by his widow, a son and a daughter. His burial will be held on Saturday at the Mewa Shah Cemetery.
Asghar Walika played an important role in the promotion of Pakistan snooker. During his tenure, the Pakistan-India Snooker Series was started, the Asian Snooker Championship was held in Pakistan five times, the World Snooker Championship was held in Pakistan in 1993, and the following year, Pakistan's Muhammad Yousuf became the world champion.
Asghar Velika was also the Senior Vice President of the International Billiards and Snooker Federation (IBSF) and the President of the Asian Confederation of Billiards Sports (ACBS).
Meanwhile, Pakistan Billiards and Snooker Association Chairman Alamgir Sheikh, other officials, and international players including world snooker champion Muhammad Asif have expressed deep sorrow and grief over the passing of Asghar Velika and prayed for his forgiveness.
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