Venkateswaran Subramanian (Raja) wins WDBS Open Disability Snooker Championship 2016 for the 2nd consecutive year

Subramanian appreciates IDBI Federal Life Insurance’s efforts to make his dream come true
Mumbai, October 19, 2016: The second WDBS Open Disability Snooker Championship took place from 14 to16 October 2016 at the South West Snooker Academy in Gloucester. The two-day weekend competition was open to classification groups; 1 to 5 as set out within the WDBS classification system. The tournament included players with physical disabilities who are either ambulant or wheelchair players.

Venkateswaran Subramanian popularly known as Raja topped the standings in the Open Disability Snooker Championship 2016; Group 4-5, after beating Adam Leighton, Vishal Malhotra and David Moore. Raja made 4 breaks above 40 and a number of breaks above 30, which is an achievement in itself. In the Group A standings, Raja played 4 matches, he won 11 frames and lost one.

Despite battling two disabilities, loss of sight in the right eye and a polio-affected right leg; Subramanian emerged victorious at the WDBS Open Disability Snooker Championship 2016 successfully defending his 2015 title. His achievement involved tremendous determination including hand- eye coordination, which is a mandate in this sport.

Commenting on the victory, Venkateswaran Subramanian said, “I would like to thank IDBI Federal Life Insurance for supporting my dream, it wouldn’t have been possible to participate and emerge victorious in the Snooker Championship without their backing. I’m glad I justified the trust they reposed in me. This win has made me confident to participate in the World Championship.”

The proud sponsors of Raja’s dream for the championship, Karthik Raman, CMO, Head Products & Strategy, IDBI Federal Life Insurance said “We at IDBI Federal Life Insurance are extremely pleased to see Subramanian defend his title and clinch a victory in the Open Disability Snooker Championship for the second straight year. It is his sheer talent that got him through the tournament, he has been a true inspiration to other disabled players across the globe. We wish him more success in his future tournaments.”