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Pankaj Advani, Rupesh Shah bow out

Pankaj Advani, Rupesh Shah bow out

Rediff.com30 May 2007

The Indian cueists were beaten by Singapore's Peter Gilchrist and Aung Htay of Myanmar respectively in the quarter-finals of the Asian Billiards Championships.

Pankaj Advani wins IBSF World billiards

Pankaj Advani wins IBSF World billiards

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

The defending champion beat countryman Dhruv Sitwala in the final.

Pankaj Advani puts India in command

Pankaj Advani puts India in command

Rediff.com10 Jun 2005

India led Pakistan 22-15 after the first session on the second day in the Lawrencepur Challenge Snooker Series in Karachi.

Pankaj Advani out of UK Snooker meet

Pankaj Advani out of UK Snooker meet

Rediff.com21 Jul 2012

India's Pankaj Advani crashed out of the UK Players Tour Championship after suffering a 4-0 defeat to England's Michael in Gloucester on Saturday.

Pankaj Advani in World snooker semi-finals

Pankaj Advani in World snooker semi-finals

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

True to his reputation, local lad Pankaj Advani entered the semi-finals of the IBSF World Snooker Championship, defeating Belgium's Peter Bullen 6-2, in Banaglore, on Friday. Advani will meet Wales's Lee Walker, who caused a major upset, defeating former World snooker champion Thepchaiya Un-Nooh of Thailand 6-2.

If there's anything to prove, it's to myself: Pankaj Advani

If there's anything to prove, it's to myself: Pankaj Advani

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

Champion cueist Pankaj Advani tells Laxmi Negi he was determined to prove he could perform at the highest level in both billiards and snooker after joining the Pro Snooker Circuit.

Pankaj Advani rallies into last 16

Pankaj Advani rallies into last 16

Rediff.com22 Oct 2003

But former Asian champion Yasin Merchant and Alok Kumar bowed out of the world Snooker Championships.

Cueist Pankaj Advani creates history!

Cueist Pankaj Advani creates history!

Rediff.com23 May 2016

India's ace cueist Pankaj Advani created history in Abu Dhabi by clinching the Asian 6-Red Snooker title.

Third Asian Billiards title for Pankaj Advani

Third Asian Billiards title for Pankaj Advani

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

Pankaj Advani completed a hat-trick of titles at the Asian Billiards championship after edging past Singapore's Peter Gilchrist 6-5 in the closely fought final in Indore on Thursday.

Pankaj Advani wins World snooker crown

Pankaj Advani wins World snooker crown

Rediff.com25 Oct 2003

The 19-year-old Indian cueist beat second seed Saleh Mohammad of Pakistan in the final.

Pankaj Advani wins his seventh World billiards crown

Pankaj Advani wins his seventh World billiards crown

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

Ace Indian cueist Pankaj Advani proved his class once again as he notched up his seventh World Billiards Championship title after comprehensively beating defending champion and seasoned Englishman Mike Russell in the final in Leeds.

Pankaj Advani scores grand double at World Billiards Championship

Pankaj Advani scores grand double at World Billiards Championship

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Pankaj Advani completed a clean sweep of the 150-up and Timed formats titles after trouncing England's Robert Hall 1928-893 in the final of the World Billiards Championship in Leeds, on Wednesday night.

Fashion: Harman Baweja, Pankaj Advani catwalk for Babita

Fashion: Harman Baweja, Pankaj Advani catwalk for Babita

Rediff.com5 Mar 2010

On Day One of Lakme Fashion Week, designer Babita M showcased an appealing, young collection that is best described as urban funk. Actor Harman Baweja and billiards champ Pankaj Advani showstopped for the collection. Here's a glimpse.

Pankaj Advani stars in India 'A' win

Pankaj Advani stars in India 'A' win

Rediff.com24 Aug 2006

India 'A' routed USA 'B' 9-0 in the ISBF World Snooker Team Championship.

Pankaj Advani wary of Mohammad and Merchant

Pankaj Advani wary of Mohammad and Merchant

Rediff.com17 May 2004

India's world snooker champion says the two cueists will be his main challengers at next month's Asian championships in Jordan.

Pankaj Advani cruises into last 16 of 6 Red World Championship

Pankaj Advani cruises into last 16 of 6 Red World Championship

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The Indian cueist, who maintained a clean slate in the group stage with an all-win record, trounced Germany's Lukas Kleckers 6-0.

Pankaj Advani to lead for Peace Cup

Pankaj Advani to lead for Peace Cup

Rediff.com7 May 2004

Advani, Yasin Merchant, Alok Kumar and two other cueists will make up the Indian team for the snooker series against Pakistan.

Indian billiards missed Pankaj Advani at World Championships

Indian billiards missed Pankaj Advani at World Championships

Rediff.com2 Nov 2013

India's poster boy of cue sports, Pankaj Advani, an eight-time world champion, had to miss the event due to his qualification for the 'International Championship', one of the most prestigious major ranking snooker events.

Pankaj Advani sets sights on Asian snooker crown

Pankaj Advani sets sights on Asian snooker crown

Rediff.com21 Jul 2005

The World billiards champion begins his quest for the one title that has eluded him on Sunday.

Pankaj Advani too good for Geet Sethi in final

Pankaj Advani too good for Geet Sethi in final

Rediff.com5 Sep 2008

The 23-year-old Bangalore-based cueist posted a 150-90, 151-0, 150-24, 150-0, 86-150, 150-72, 150-12 victory to win the ONGC-IBSF World Billiards Points Format Championship.

Unstoppable Advani adds another title to his kitty

Unstoppable Advani adds another title to his kitty

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

He defeated compatriot Brijesh Damani 5-1 in the final to defend his title.

Pankaj Advani wins Asian billiards

Pankaj Advani wins Asian billiards

Rediff.com8 Apr 2012

Six-time World champion Pankaj Advani defeated Thawat Sujaritthurakarn of Thailand to emerge victorious in the 11th ONGC Asian Billiards Championship on Sunday.

PICS: Ace cueist Advani ties knot with make-up artist Shadadpuri

PICS: Ace cueist Advani ties knot with make-up artist Shadadpuri

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Advani shared pictures of the sangeet ceremony on his Instagram handle.

Unstoppable Advani wins 11th National Billiards title

Unstoppable Advani wins 11th National Billiards title

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

Ace cueist Pankaj Advani successfully defended his National Billards title after outclassing PSPB teammate Dhruv Sitwala 5-2 in a best of nine games final in Bhopal on Monday.

How a mind coach is helping Satwik in his quest for Olympic glory

How a mind coach is helping Satwik in his quest for Olympic glory

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Satwik has been working with sport & performance psychologist Shree Advani

Pankaj Advani: Hang in there till the very last minute

Pankaj Advani: Hang in there till the very last minute

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

Pankaj Arjan Advani, an Indian billiards and snooker player, won seven World Titles and is considered to be the one of the best billiards players in India.

Advani storms into final of Asian Snooker Tour event

Advani storms into final of Asian Snooker Tour event

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

India's top cueist Pankaj Advani stormed into the final of the Asian Snooker Tour's second leg event after impressive wins in the quarter-finals and semi-finals.

Advani beats Pakistan's Qadir to enter quarters

Advani beats Pakistan's Qadir to enter quarters

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Multiple-time world billiards and snooker champion Pankaj Advani scored a comfortable 5-2 win over Pakistan's Zulfiqar Qadir to enter the quarter-finals of the IBSF World 6-Red Snooker Championship.

Unstoppable Advani first Indian to win Asian Snooker Tour event

Unstoppable Advani first Indian to win Asian Snooker Tour event

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

Pankaj Advani outclassed China's Ju Reti 6-1 in the final to become the first Indian to win an Asian Snooker Tour event.

World Snooker: Advani storms into quarters

World Snooker: Advani storms into quarters

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

Defending his 2015 title, Advani stayed on course with identical victories in the last-32 and the Round of 16 matches. The ace cueist overcame Pakistan's Babar Masih and then Keen Hoo Moh of Malaysia with 5-3 scorelines.

Advani wins historic bronze at 6 Red Snooker World Championship

Advani wins historic bronze at 6 Red Snooker World Championship

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Pankaj Advani became the first Indian cueist to win a medal at the prestigious Sangsom 6 Red Snooker World Championship after taking the bronze following his semi-final loss to Chinese Ding Junhui, in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday.

World Billiards: Kothari knocks out Advani

World Billiards: Kothari knocks out Advani

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Sourav Kothari amassed huge breaks of 407, 295 and 170 in a display of relentless scoring to register a comfortable 1047-663 win over Pankaj Advani.

Incredible! Pankaj wins grand double, extends world title tally to 21

Incredible! Pankaj wins grand double, extends world title tally to 21

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

Legendary Pankaj Advani, on Sunday, extended his world title to 21 by winning the long and short formats of the IBSF World Billiards Championship titles for a record fourth time in Yangon.

President congratulates Advani on winning World Billiards Championship

President congratulates Advani on winning World Billiards Championship

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

'Delighted to know that you have achieved your 12th World Title in Leeds, and become the first player to win the grand double thrice'

Unstoppable Advani clinches World title No 22

Unstoppable Advani clinches World title No 22

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

The 34-year-old, who won his fourth straight final in the 150-up format, has brought home a World trophy every year ever since returning from a professional stint in the UK in 2014.

Advani gets off to positive start at Asian Snooker Championship

Advani gets off to positive start at Asian Snooker Championship

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Indian ace Pankaj Advani started his Asian Snooker Championship campaign with a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia's Sulaiman Almisfer in Doha on Saturday.

Advani and co. make India proud on I-Day!

Advani and co. make India proud on I-Day!

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

It was a win-win situation for the Indian cue sport on the occasion of Independence Day as the Pankaj Advani-led India B secured a gold while India A bagged a silver in the inaugural World Billiards Team Championship in Glasgow on Friday.

Advani retains 6-Red Snooker Championship, bags 13th world title

Advani retains 6-Red Snooker Championship, bags 13th world title

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

India's poster boy of cue sports Pankaj Advani clinched his 13th world title after winning the World 6-Red Snooker Championship in a convincing manner in Karachi.

Dominant Advani crushes Gilchrist to claim 14th World title

Dominant Advani crushes Gilchrist to claim 14th World title

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

India's most successful cueist Pankaj Advani won the IBSF World Billiards Championship after a dominating performance against Singapore's Peter Gilchrist in the final to claim his 14th World title.

Advani-led India pip Pakistan to win Snooker Team World Cup

Advani-led India pip Pakistan to win Snooker Team World Cup

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

The Indian combine of Pankaj Advani and Manan Chandra staged a remarkable recovery to pip Pakistan in the final of the inaugural IBSF Snooker Team World Cup.