“Hossein Vafaei is aiming to become the first player from Iran to lift a major ranking event as he chases title glory at the UK Championship in York. The world No. 18 won the Shoot Out last year, but believes the prestige of carrying off the UK title would have massive benefits for the growth of the sport in the Middle East. Vafaei plays Zhang Anda on Friday in the last eight.”
‘It is going to happen’ – Vafaei predicts snooker revolution in Middle East
