Hossein Vafaei is determined to make Iranians proud as he competes in the 2026 World Snooker Championship. His focus remains sharp despite distractions, as he successfully reached the last 16 alongside fellow player Shaun Murphy.

Vafaei, however, expressed his discontent with a thrilling trick shot by Judd Trump, stating he ‘doesn’t see the funny side’ of the moment, emphasizing the seriousness of his pursuit in the championship.