Hossein Vafaei said he "is fighting to make Iranians proud" as he prepares to begin his World Snooker Championship campaign. The 32-year-old Iranian beat Chinese practice partner Gao Yang 10-4 in the ...

Hossein Vafaei beat Ding Junhui in the first round at the Crucible in 2023 and Barry Hawkins last year Hossein Vafaei said he "is fighting to make Iranians proud" as he prepares to begin his World ...

Iranian snooker player Hossain Vafaei hopes he can bring some happiness to his nation during his emotion-filled run at the world championship that has already seen him oust the sport’s No. 1 player, ...

After years lost to visa battles, Hossein Vafaei is finally delivering on his early promise as a snooker prodigy. He's hoping to inspire people back home amid the turmoil in Iran. Strolling out to ...

Iran's Hossein Vafaei won nine frames in a row to become the first qualifier to reach the second round at this year's World Snooker Championship, beating China's Si Jiahui 10-3. World number 32 Vafaei ...

Iranian snooker player Hossein Vafaei has advanced to the World Championship quarter-finals, overcoming world number one Judd Trump in an emotion-charged run he hopes will bring solace to his nation.