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Billiards and snooker have more historic value than any other Sri Lankan sport-BY HAFIZ MRIKAR Source:Sundayobserver When one mentions cue sports in Sri Lanka, the first and perhaps the only name that comes to mind is MJM Lafir, the man who brought the first World title to the country. That was Sri Lanka’s first sports title in Billiards in 1973. At the World Amateur Billiards Championship held in Bombay Lafir crowned himself as the champion beating India’s Sathis Mohan in the final. He also added to his crown a world record break of 859 points in one set against Erick Simons of New Zealand. Billiards has been played in Sri Lanka almost from the beginning of the last century. People recognized this game with great enthusiasm and some caution. This was due to several hotels with billiard room facilities with signboards indicating “Bar & Billiards” inviting fans to take up ...