Yazed Turki of Qatar in action during the qualifying round of the World 9-Ball Pool Championship at Al Arabi Indoor Hall in Doha, yesterday. RIGHT: Mohammad Alkhaldi of Qatar lines up a shot during his match. The qualifying rounds of the championship end today. Players from 43 countries are taking part in the $250,000 championship. The twelve-day event will end on September 13. The Stage 2 of the championship will begin on September 7.Pictures by: Kammutty VP