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Q&A with Qatar's Ali Al-Obaidly


 

Date of Birth 2nd March 1992
Country Qatar
Level Junior International
Right/Left Handed Left
Cue Make John Parris
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Highest Breaks (Practice) :  120 (Comp) : 78

Main Achievements
Q-Finalist in Asian U-21 2008 – Myanmar 
Silver medal in Gulf Pool 9- ball – in 2007 Qatar 
Q-Finalist in 2007 Asian Indoor Games – China Macua 
How old were you when you started playing snooker?
11 years old
How old were you when you made your first century break?
Not yet in competition but soon!!
Where do you practice and how often? 
I practice in the Qatar Federation for 4 to 5 hour a day - 5 day a week.
Who are your regular practice partners? 
Rory Mcleod and Mike Russell
Do you have a personal coach or work from anyone's material? 
Coached by Rory Mcleod and Mike Russell coach me and I practice PJ Nolan's Training Routines 
What’s your greatest success as a player? 
Reached the Gulf final of 9-ball pool in 2007
What’s your biggest disappointment as a snooker player?  
Not qualifying for Last 32 in the World U-21 in Goa, India
What is the most memorable match you’re played in? 
Beating Anda Zhang from china in India 4-1 in IBSF world U-21
What are your short and long term goals? 
Short term - win the Arab tournament next month 
Long term - Win Asian U-21 and the Asian Senior Titles
Who is your favorite player on the pro circuit? 
Jimmy White, The Whirlwind!
What type of Cue do you play with? (Manufacturer , ASH/MAPLE, weight, TIP Size etc) and did you always use that one? 
Machine spliced John Parris Cue, 57" in Length, 9.5mm Tip, 18oz. 

It used to be my fathers cue, but I have used it since 2003

What was your favorite venue for a International event? 
Pontins Prestatyn In Wales
How in your opinion does snooker move forward as a sport worldwide? 
More International Junior Events Worldwide 
Is interest in snooker rising or declining in your country? 
Its declining in my country, not a lot of people like playing snooker
How many members does your national association have? 
About 50
Who is your sporting hero? 
Jimmy White
What are your hobbies away from snooker? 
I like football and was a Qatar national football team player, I also like table tennis
 
   
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