In a heartrending incident that marked the first day of Eid ul Adha, Mohammad Majid Ali, renowned star snooker player and the Asian U21 silver medalist, took his own life.
The shocking revelation came from family sources, confirming that Majid had been grappling with depression for several years before this unfortunate event.
The Loss Experienced by Pakistan’s Snooker Community
Alamgir Sheikh, Chairman of the Pakistan Billiards and Snooker Association (PBSA), relayed the devastating news to his fellow players and the community through a text message. This marked the second time in a month that the Pakistan snooker community has had to mourn the loss of one of its members, with the recent passing of Mohammad Bilal still fresh in their minds.
The Disturbing Circumstances Surrounding Majid’s Death
Further details surrounding Majid’s death amplify the shock and horror of the situation. His brother, Umar, confirmed that it was a case of suicide. Majid resorted to using a wood-cutting machine to end his life in his Samundri hometown near Faisalabad. While Majid had been known to struggle with depression in recent years, the reasons behind this mental health battle remain unknown, with Umar affirming that no known financial issues were troubling his brother.
The PBSA chairman, expressing his deep shock over Majid’s untimely death, praised the young player for his exceptional talent. “He was an exceptional talent, though recently out of rankings, he always showed great potential,” he said. The chairman further expressed the snooker community’s collective sorrow over Majid’s passing, acknowledging it as a significant loss for Pakistan’s snooker community.
