Karachi, Aug 9: She was apprehensive about making the trip to Pakistan but India’s top woman cueist Chitra Magimairaj said ignoring the worries and deciding to come for the World Eight Reds Snooker team and individual championships here has turned out to be a good experience for her. A large Indian contingent, including cueists, officials and referees are here to participate in the World event after much persuasion by the Pakistan and Indian Billiards and Snooker Federations. “Honestly speaking I was very worried about coming to Pakistan and Karachi having heard so many things about it and also because of the relations between the two countries,” Chitra said in an interview. “But once we arrived here we were happy to see the hospitality shown towards us and other teams and the excellent arrangements made in this five-star hotel. My one complaint now is that I and other players want to go out and do some shopping, sightseeing and eat out but due to the security surrounding us we are not allowed to do that until now,” she added. Cueists from around 17 countries have come to Karachi for the world event being held at a five-star hotel where the participating players and officials have been provided boarding and lodging as well. Alamgir Sheikh, who heads the Pakistan federation, said the participation of the Indian contingent had lifted their spirits and the image of Pakistan. (PTI)
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