Khaled Al-Ghamdi strikes gold for Saudi at the West Asian Billiards and Snooker Championships in Dubai

Khaled Al-Ghamdi has won gold at the West Asian Billiards and Snooker Championships in Dubai. (Saudi Olympic Committee )

• The Saudi player defeated Haider Maroum of Bahrain 8-0 in the final of the nine-ball competition

Saudi billiards player Khaled Al-Ghamdi has claimed a gold medal in the nine-ball competition for juniors at the West Asian Billiards and Snooker Championships in Dubai.

Al-Ghamdi was crowned champion in his category after defeating Bahraini rival Haider Maroum 8-0 in the final.

Saudi Arabia has a team of 10 players in the West Asian Championships, which will run until Thursday and have attracted more than 150 participants.