Lautoka-based snooker player Nitesh Chand has secured a $500 sponsorship from Devendra Prasad, the director of Viti Hygiene Solution, just ahead of the 2024 Fiji Open Snooker Championship. The tournament is scheduled to take place from Thursday to Sunday at the South Seas Club, where Chand will compete against top players from both local and international backgrounds.
Prasad, a long-time friend of Chand, stated that his decision to sponsor him stems from their enduring friendship and his admiration for Chand’s expertise in snooker. “I have known Nitesh for a long time,” Prasad remarked.
Chand, who brings 24 years of experience to the game, expressed his appreciation for the support, particularly given the difficulties of finding individual sponsors in the sport. “It’s very hard to find individual sponsors, but I thank Dev for coming in to support me,” Chand noted.
At 41, Chand has proudly represented Fiji in various snooker events throughout the Oceania region. This week, he is set to go up against some of the finest players in the highly anticipated championship.