Draft:Lewis Ullah

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Lewis Ullah is an English snooker player from Burnley, Lancashire.

Early life[edit]

Ullah became fascinated by snooker at a young age after watching his older brother Jordan playing Snooker events. He attended Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School and was already playing at snooker events himself by the age of seven. After his brother Jordan died following a brain cyst Lewis raised money to donate to the Paul Hunter Foundation.[1] Ullah studied at Hameldon Community College before studying Sports Developing and Coaching at Burnley College.[2]

Career[edit]

Ullah was given a wildcard into the 2022 English Open held in Brentwood, Essex.[3] He faced Marco Fu, who won 4-0.[4]

In March 2023, Ullah finished the season as the winner of the EPSB Under-21 Premier Development Tour standings to ahead of Stan Moody.[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Young Burnley snooker player inspired by his brother". Lancashire Telegraph. November 21, 2009. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  2. ^ "Hard work paying off for England number one snooker star Lewis Ullah". Burnley Express. March 3, 2023. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  3. ^ "BERESFORD AND ULLAH NAMED AS ENGLISH WILDCARDS". wst.tv. August 22, 2022. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  4. ^ "Snooker Results English Open". Sporting Life. December 18, 2022. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
  5. ^ "Hard work paying off for England number one snooker star Lewis Ullah". Burnley Express.