Taher Hussain of Qatar lines up a shot against Ali Maghsoud of Iran during the qualifying rounds of the World 9-Ball Pool Championship at Al Arabi Indoor Hall yesterday. CENTRE: Maghsoud in action. RIGHT: Pool balls set for a break during the Hussain-Maghsoud match. TOP: A Camera viewfinder picks up action from the World 9-Ball Pool Championship. The qualifying rounds of the championship end on September 5. Players from 43 countries are taking part in the $250,000 championship. The ten-day event ends on September 13. Stage 2 of the championship will begin from September 7. PICTURES BY: VP KAMMUTTY
