British Foosball Association

The Rainbow Snooker Club

Tanny Iqbal - 1961-2002 No description of the Rainbow would be complete without recognition of the contribution made by the Late Great Tanvir 'Tanny' Iqbal in creating the UK's premier foosball scene. Tanny's effort, enthusiasm and dedication made the Rainbow a beacon of excellence, and set the highest standards for others to follow. Many tributes have been paid to Tanny following his untimely death in September 2002, and these can be viewed here. Tanny's tournament record speaks for itself, holding down the No1 UK Pro-Master rank from 1999 to 2002. notable performances are given below.

Open Doubles

• UK Open Champion 1979 (Tournament Soccer)
• Southall - Lord Wolseley - 27 April 97
• Southall - Lord Wolseley - 8 February98
• Manchester - Rainbow - 5 April 98
• Southall - Lord Wolseley - 27/8 June 98
• Southall - Lord Wolseley - 22/23 August 98
• Oxford - Chequers - 30 May 99
• Southampton - Golden Hind - 11 July 99
• Ipswich, Inkerman - 13 November 99
• Hounslow - Earl Haig - 26 February 00
• Ealing - Grange - 14 May 00
• Southall - Grand Junction - 22 September 01

Open Singles

• UK Novice Champion 1979
• Oxford - Chequers - 30 May 99
• Southall - Lord Wolseley - 13 June 99
• Hounslow - Shannons - 24 February 01

Notable Overseas Performances

• Runner-Up - Pro-Am Doubles - 2001 Dutch Open
• 65th Open Singles - 1998 World Championships, Dallas
• 65th Open Doubles - 1998 World Championships, Dallas

Tanny, Tony, Eddie and Sohaib