Lautoka-based snooker player Nitesh Chand has received a $500 sponsorship from Devendra Prasad, the Director of Viti Hygiene Solutions, as he prepares for the 2024 Fiji Open Snooker Championship. The tournament, which begins on Thursday and runs through Sunday at the South Seas Club, will feature Chand competing against top local and international players.
Prasad, a long-time friend of Chand, expressed his support, stating that their friendship and respect for Chand’s skills motivated his decision to sponsor him. “I have known Nitesh for a long time,” Prasad remarked.
Chand, who boasts 24 years of experience in snooker, shared his appreciation for the sponsorship, recognizing the difficulties in securing individual sponsors within the sport. “It’s very hard to find individual sponsors, but I thank Dev for coming in to support me,” he said.
At 41, Chand has proudly represented Fiji in various snooker competitions across the Oceania region. This week, he is set to compete against some of the greatest local and overseas players in what promises to be an exciting championship.