We are going through a short “professional snooker” hiatus but there is quite a lot of snooker being played elsewhere. Indeed, the 2024 IBSF junior Championships are currently be held in India, and you will find everything you could wish to find about it here.

There are two events: an “under-17” event and an “under-21” event.

The under-17 event is close to its conclusion with only the final to be played”: 16 years old Christian Richter from Germany will face 15 years old Lomnaw Issarangkun from Thailand for the title.

The under-21 event is still in the early stages of the groups phase.

There are 44 players in the draw but there should be more. Indeed the Pakistani players weren’t granted the necessary visas by the Indian authorities. This is a great shame. Sports should bring people together, not further divide them and this feels even worse because is a junior event. Kids deserve better than chances being denied over old political grudges.