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Natasha Chethan (born 2008) is an Indian cueist hailing from Bangalore, known for her achievements in snooker and billiards. At the age of 14, she has made a significant impact in the U-21 categories of these sports, gaining recognition both nationally and internationally.

Early Life and Background:
Natasha Chethan was born and raised in Bangalore, a vibrant city in the southern part of India. She displayed a passion for Snooker at an early age. With the support of her family and mentor, Pranit Ramchandani, she began honing her skills and dedicated herself to her chosen pursuit.

Career:
Natasha’s dedication and talent became evident as she started competing in state, national and international tournaments. Her most recent triumph being at the IBSF World Under-21 Snooker Championship held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where she secured the bronze medal. In a closely contested match, she lost to Keerthana Pandian, the eventual winner, with a score of 3-1. Natasha's exceptional performance also earned her the trophy for achieving the highest break among girls, scoring both the first and second highest breaks.

Natasha Chethan is not only an accomplished cueist but also the Junior Ambassador of Sight Right India, a UK-based training platform that has coached some of the world's highest-ranking professionals. She is sponsored by Taom, a Finnish company specializing in making snooker chalks and other allied products. Additionally, she has received sponsorship from Sabetta, an Italian cue maker renowned for crafting bespoke masterpieces and customized cueing equipment, providing her with a world-class cue.

Natasha is the first girl/woman to ever qualify for the main draw and was placed amongst the Top 16 in the Under-18 Open snooker tournament at the Asia Pacific World Women's Snooker Championships in Sydney, Australia, where young individuals from around the world participated, marking a remarkable achievement.

Notable Achievements:
Natasha Chethan's accomplishments extend beyond her success at the U-21 Women's World Championship. She has consistently performed at a high level in various snooker and billiards events. Her achievements include:
 * Current State No. 1 in Snooker in the Under-18 and Under-21 categories.
 * No. 1 in Under-18 Billiards.
 * Runner-up in the Under-21 Billiards.
 * Second seed in the National Under-18 category in Snooker.
 * Third seed in Under-18 Billiards and Under-21 Snooker.
 * Fifth-place finish in the Under-21 category at the World Championships held in Bucharest, Romania 2022 (IBSF).
 * Quarter-finalist in Snooker (under-21 age group) at the World Championships in Bangkok, Thailand 2023 (WWS).
 * Top 24 finish in the World Women's Open Championships in Bangkok, Thailand 2023 (WWS).
 * Third place in the Under-21 category at the Asia Pacific World Women's Snooker Championships held in Sydney, Australia (WWS).
 * Winner of the 2023 Asia-Pacific Women's Championship (Challenge Cup)
 * Top 16 finish in the Women's Open Snooker Championships at the same event in Sydney, Australia.
 * Bronze medal at the U-21 World Women's Championship held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Media attention and Global Following:
Natasha first gained attention during her debut at a tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in 2019. However, it was her performance at the World Pool Championships held in London 2022 that brought her widespread acclaim. The match, which featured a 13-year-old pitted against a seasoned pool player, captured the attention of fans worldwide when it was streamed live on Star Sports. Though she narrowly missed victory, her skill and tenacity impressed viewers, leading to a growing global fanbase eagerly following her progress.