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<\/p>\nPress Release<\/p>\n
The World Minorities Alliance held a press conference at the residence of former federal minister J. Salik to honor Pakistan\u2019s renowned snooker champion, Babar Masih, following his remarkable victory against Indian legend Pankaj Advani.<\/p>\n
Babar Masih, addressing the media, expressed his gratitude and shared the emotional journey behind his recent success. \u201cI tried hard, but God blessed me with this prominent success,\u201d he said. \u201cEvery victory brings happiness, but when the match against India was announced, the public response overwhelmed me. People were calling non-stop, saying, \u2018You have to win this one.\u2019 After the recent conflict, this felt like another major triumph for the country.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Reflecting on the high-stakes match, Babar recounted, \u201cPankaj Advani, a legendary player with 25 to 30 international titles, won the first frame. But then I fought back, winning four frames in a row to seal the match.\u201d<\/p>\n
He also opened up about his long-standing struggles off the table. \u201cI\u2019ve been Asian champion three times, world champion once, and have won four gold, seven silver, and seven bronze medals \u2014 but I never received the recognition or rewards I deserved. The federation only supports official tours, and even then, there are broken promises. Private tours are completely ignored.\u201d<\/p>\n
J. Salik, founder of the World Minorities Alliance, commended Babar Masih\u2019s perseverance and excellence. \u201cIn the current national mood, Babar\u2019s victory feels like a double treat after the war,\u201d he remarked. \u201cIt\u2019s heartbreaking that young heroes like Babar are pushed into inferiority complexes due to the government\u2019s neglect. The state must stand behind such talent, and the media must give them the spotlight they deserve.\u201d<\/p>\n
The World Minorities Alliance called on the government to immediately recognize and reward Babar Masih and implement policies that ensure sustained support for minority athletes and sportsmen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Press Release The World Minorities Alliance held a press conference at the residence of former federal minister J. Salik to honor Pakistan\u2019s renowned snooker champion, Babar Masih, following his remarkable victory against Indian legend Pankaj Advani. Babar Masih, addressing the media, expressed his gratitude and shared the emotional journey behind his recent success. \u201cI tried …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1453,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1451","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-1"],"yoast_head":"\n