Bombay International
The Bombay International was a professional invitational snooker tournament. The winners of the two editions were John Spencer and John Virgo respectively.
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Bombay Gymkhana |
| Location | Bombay |
| Country | India |
| Established | 1979 |
| Organisation(s) | WPBSA |
| Format | Invitational event |
| Final year | 1980 |
| Final champion(s) |  |
History
This was the first snooker tournament to be held in both India and Asia. In its first year it featured six players in round-robin, with John Spencer winning the most matches and topping the table to collect the £2,000 prize. In its second year, eight players competed, with the addition of a knockout stage. John Virgo collected the £3,000 winners cheque, defeating Cliff Thorburn 13–7 in the final.[1]
Winners
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Final score | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979[2] | |
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Round-robin | 1978/79 |
| 1980[2] | |
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13–7 | 1979/80 |
References
- "Other Non-Ranking and Invitation Events". Chris Turner's Snooker Archive. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
- Hayton, Eric. Cuesport Book of Professional Snooker. p. 147.
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