Hossein Vafaei
Hossein Vafaei is an Iranian professional snooker player. The first professional player from Iran, Vafaei won his maiden ranking title at the 2022 Snooker Shoot Out, defeating Mark Williams in the final. He reached a career-high world ranking of 15 in October 2023. He compiled his first professional maximum break during the qualifying rounds of the 2022 European Masters.
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Iranian snooker player advanced to the main table of the 2026 International Championship by defeating a Hong Kong opponent.
Conservatives celebrate his sporting achievement as a positive reflection of Iranian talent and resilience on the international stage.