Pankaj Advani inducted into Billiards Hall of Fame
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Pankaj Advani inducted into Billiards Hall of Fame

The Hindu  

Legendary Indian cueist Pankaj Advani achieved yet another milestone in his glorious career as he has been inducted into the Hall of Fame at the World Billiards Museum in Shangrao City in China. Last November, the 38-year-old Indian star won his 26th IBSF title after beating compatriot Sourav Kothari who had threatened his chances early on in the billiards’ long-format contest. “I am deeply honoured to join the Hall of Fame at the World Billiards Museum. Advani’s unparalleled skill, unwavering dedication, and remarkable achievements have strengthened his status as one of the greatest champions in the history of billiards.

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Pankaj Advani wins record 28th World Billiards title in Doha
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Pankaj Advani wins record 28th World Billiards title in Doha

The Hindu  

Ace Indian cueist Pankaj Advani clinched a historic 28th world title, seventh in a row, defeating England’s Robert Hall 4-2 at the IBSF World Billiards Championship in Doha on Saturday. Advani’s winning streak had begun in 2016 and has also survived two years of vacuum created by the Covid-19 pandemic. The fifth frame saw Hall on fire once more, delivering …

Pankaj Advani eyes hat-trick glory at Asian Billiards Championship
6 months, 1 week ago

Pankaj Advani eyes hat-trick glory at Asian Billiards Championship

The Hindu  

Ace Indian cueist Pankaj Advani will aim for a hat-trick of titles in the Asian Billiards Championships beginning here on Tuesday. Advani boasts of nine Asian billiards title victories since 2005 and has won the event in the last two editions. “The field is packed with formidable competitors from India, Thailand, Myanmar and Singapore, making it a fiercely contested championship,” …

Pankaj Advani Outwits David Causier to Defend CCI Billiards Crown
9 months, 1 week ago

Pankaj Advani Outwits David Causier to Defend CCI Billiards Crown

News 18  

World champion Pankaj Advani continued his impressive run as he thrashed Englishman David Causier 1836-743 in a lop-sided final to retain the All India CCI Billiards Classic title in Mumbai on Monday. Advani was in outstanding form as he constructed two humungous breaks of 801 and 460 to outwit Causier, a former 10-time World champion, in the four-hour summit clash …

Cue applause: Pankaj Advani on his quiet wins across billiards and snooker
1 year, 1 month ago

Cue applause: Pankaj Advani on his quiet wins across billiards and snooker

Hindustan Times  

Pankaj Advani chuckles at the mention of diminishing marginal utility. Advani, 38, captured his 26th and 27th world titles last week in Doha, adding the IBSF World Billiards Championship point format title to the longer format one he’d won a few days earlier. Now, maybe people are just a little bored — that he’s going to go out there and …

Pankaj Advani, poster boy for billiards and snooker in India, continues to soar high amid public apathy
1 year, 1 month ago

Pankaj Advani, poster boy for billiards and snooker in India, continues to soar high amid public apathy

Hindustan Times  

Pankaj Advani is a performance machine to all intents and purposes. In a stupendous show on Tuesday in Doha, the 38-year-old Indian star won his 26th IBSF title after beating fellow countryman Sourav Kothari who had threatened his chances early on in the billiards long-format contest. Pankaj Advani poses with the IBSF World Billiards Championship trophy But even today when …

Pankaj Advani wins 26th World Billiards Championship title
1 year, 1 month ago

Pankaj Advani wins 26th World Billiards Championship title

Hindustan Times  

Indian cueist Pankaj Advani rallied to win the IBSF World Billiards Championship title here on Tuesday for a staggering 26th time, beating compatriot Sourav Kothari in the final. Trailing 26-180 in the first hour, Advani rallied to defeat the 2018 world champion Kothari 1000–416 in a rematch of last year's title clash in Kuala Lumpur. Advani will get no rest …

Pankaj Advani wins World Billiards Championship for a staggering 26th time
1 year, 1 month ago

Pankaj Advani wins World Billiards Championship for a staggering 26th time

Firstpost  

Trailing 26-180 in the first hour, Advani rallied to defeat the 2018 world champion and compatriot Kothari in a rematch of last year’s title clash in Kuala Lumpur. Doha: Indian cueist Pankaj Advani rallied to win the IBSF World Billiards Championship title in Doha on Tuesday for a staggering 26th time, beating compatriot Sourav Kothari in the final. Trailing 26-180 …

Pankaj Advani Wins 26th IBSF World Billiards Championship Title
1 year, 1 month ago

Pankaj Advani Wins 26th IBSF World Billiards Championship Title

News 18  

Indian cueist Pankaj Advani rallied to win the IBSF World Billiards Championship title here on Tuesday for a staggering 26th time, beating compatriot Sourav Kothari in the final. Trailing 26-180 in the first hour, Advani rallied to defeat the 2018 world champion Kothari 1000–416 in a rematch of last year’s title clash in Kuala Lumpur. “To me, consistency is the …

Ace cueist Pankaj Advani wins his 11th National Billiards title
3 years ago

Ace cueist Pankaj Advani wins his 11th National Billiards title

Firstpost  

Advani defended his national billiards title — his 11th in the tournament — after he defeated his PSPB teammate Dhruv Sitwala 5-2 in a best of nine games final. Bhopal: Ace cueist Pankaj Advani defended his national billiards title — his 11th in the tournament — after he defeated his PSPB teammate Dhruv Sitwala 5-2 in a best of nine …

National Billiards & Snooker Championship Pankaj Advani survives; Amee, Ishika sail into second round
3 years, 1 month ago

National Billiards & Snooker Championship Pankaj Advani survives; Amee, Ishika sail into second round

The Hindu  

Multiple world champion Pankaj Advani survived a scare against qualifier Santosh R. of Karnataka before snatching a tight 4-3 win in a men's 6-Red first-round match of the 88th National Billiards & Snooker Championship here on Monday. In the ladies' first-round encounters, Madhya Pradesh's Amee Kamani and Ishika Shah sailed into the second round. Ishika caused a flutter by defeating …

Advani looks to continue winning streak during World C'ships next year
3 years, 2 months ago

Advani looks to continue winning streak during World C'ships next year

The Hindu  

Ace cueist and multiple-time world champion Pankaj Advani, who has remained unbeaten in 41 matches since March last year, is keen to continue his winning streak when he takes part in the World Snooker Championships, which will be held in Doha next year. The 36-year-old Pune-born Advani and another ace cueist Aditya Mehta have qualified for the World Snooker Championships. …

Love for Competing Keeps Me Going, Not Just to Win Titles: Pankaj Advani
4 years, 3 months ago

Love for Competing Keeps Me Going, Not Just to Win Titles: Pankaj Advani

News 18  

A winner of 23 world titles in billiards and snooker, ace cueist Pankaj Advani says he continues to play more because it takes him to another world where theres nothing to worry about than just to collect accolades. I’d love to win more but the love and joy of playing and competing keeps me going,” Advani told IANS in an …

Pankaj Advani beats Sourav to win National Billiards title
4 years, 11 months ago

Pankaj Advani beats Sourav to win National Billiards title

The Hindu  

Ace Indian cueist Pankaj Advani claimed yet another Senior National Billiards Championship title with a 5-2 win over Sourav Kothari in a pulsating final here, on Tuesday. On return, Advani raised his game as he won the next three frames with breaks of 135, 94 and 109 and clinched the National billiards title, his 33rd National title in total and …

Mehta: 'Some of my biggest victories were against Advani'
5 years, 1 month ago

Mehta: 'Some of my biggest victories were against Advani'

The Hindu  

Reflecting on the World Team snooker title he won with his partner-cum-rival Pankaj Advani, cueist Aditya Mehta on Monday cherished his special bonding with the 23-time World champion. The two iconic names in Indian cue sports showed good cohesion to claim the World Team snooker crown in September. We lost in the finals of a couple of Asian events.” Mehta, …

Pankaj Advani Interview: Revealing the person inside the champion you don't know about
5 years, 3 months ago

Pankaj Advani Interview: Revealing the person inside the champion you don't know about

Firstpost  

In this tell-all interview, cue sport giant Pankaj Advani opens up about financial troubles that he faced in the initial phase of his career, the time when he wanted to quit and the secret to his success. Advani’s trophy-laden journey began quite early, starting with the IBSF World Snooker Championship in China, at the age of 18. “If there’s anything …

Passionate and hungry Pankaj Advani elated by 22nd world title
5 years, 3 months ago

Passionate and hungry Pankaj Advani elated by 22nd world title

The Hindu  

Pankaj Advani, India’s poster boy of cue sports, once again did what he does best — winning a World title. On Sunday, Advani breezed past local favourite Nay Thway Oo 6-2 in the 150-up format at the IBSF World billiards championship in Mandalay, in what was a repeat of last year’s final — the scoreline including. “I am as passionate …

Pankaj Advani enters final of IBSF World Billiards C’ship
5 years, 3 months ago

Pankaj Advani enters final of IBSF World Billiards C’ship

The Hindu  

India’s top cueist Pankaj Advani defeated England’s Mike Russell 5-2 to enter the final of the IBSF World Billiards Championship here on Saturday. Advani, who is vying for his 22nd world title, will face local player Nay Thway Oo in the summit clash in a repeat of last year’s tournament. Thway Oo had beaten Russell in the semifinals last year …

Pankaj Advani to participate in Myanmar Open as he gears up to defend his title at IBSF World Billiards Championship
5 years, 4 months ago

Pankaj Advani to participate in Myanmar Open as he gears up to defend his title at IBSF World Billiards Championship

Firstpost  

At IBSF World Billiards Championship, Pankaj Advani will be on a mission to retain his billiards world title he won last year. Mandalay: India’s 21-time World Champion Pankaj Advani will kick-start the business end of the cue sport season with the Myanmar Open, beginning on Monday. The three-day tournament is a prelude to the main event, the IBSF World Billiards …

Pankaj Advani: Passion for the game keeps me going
5 years, 4 months ago

Pankaj Advani: Passion for the game keeps me going

The Hindu  

Pankaj Advani doesn’t like to rest on his laurels. But it’s okay also not to play your best every single day. Sometimes, the game gets defensive and sometimes, it’s the need of the hour — you have to play defensive depending on the situation. As far as playing and administration is concerned, I will take a backseat as an administrator …

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