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Syed Habib passed away
 

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In the sad moments, Cue Sports India informs that former snooker player from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Syed Habib has passed away today evening due to his longer illness. He was bed ridden for the past one month suffering with diabetes and other disorders.

 

69 years old Master of yesteryears, Syed Habib, was a great demonstrator of snooker. Representing Tamil Nadu state, he remained three times India No. 2 in snooker in a row (1980, 1981 and 1982). In billiards too, he managed to reach into semi finals twice consecutively in the years 1987 and 1988.

 

He also represented India in IBSF World Snooker in the year 1981 and IBSF World Masters Snooker in the year 2009.

 

During his days, Syed was one of the great crowd-puller of the game and he will surely remain in memories for a very long time.

 

Cue Sports India condole on his sad demise and pray to almighty to rest his soul in peace.

 

Chennai :: 20 August 2011

 

 

 

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