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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 wins IBSF World billiards

Pankaj Advani wins IBSF World billiards

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

The defending champion beat countryman Dhruv Sitwala in the final.

Advani Clinches Maiden National 9-Ball Pool Title in Dominant Display

Advani Clinches Maiden National 9-Ball Pool Title in Dominant Display

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Pankaj Advani, a multiple-time world champion in billiards and snooker, has added another title to his illustrious career by winning the National 9-ball pool title, defeating Nitin Sharma in the final.

Pankaj Advani breezes into World snooker semis

Pankaj Advani breezes into World snooker semis

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

The ace cueist, the only Indian in the fray in the men's category, proved too good for Alex Borg of Malta in a 6-0 victory to improve upon his showing at the last championship when he was ousted in the quarter-finals in Bengaluru by Yan Bingtao 4-6 of China.

Advani Aims for Fourth Consecutive CCI Snooker Classic Title

Advani Aims for Fourth Consecutive CCI Snooker Classic Title

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Pankaj Advani, the reigning champion of the CCI Snooker Classic, is set to compete in the upcoming tournament in Mumbai, aiming for his fourth consecutive victory.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pankaj Advani wins World billiards double

Pankaj Advani wins World billiards double

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

The Bangalore-based cueist beat Devendra Joshi in the time format final 2370-2020 to add the crown to the points format one he captured last week.

India Dominates Hong Kong To Reach Snooker Final

India Dominates Hong Kong To Reach Snooker Final

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

India's snooker team, led by Pankaj Advani and Aditya Mehta, defeated defending champions Hong Kong China 3-1 to secure a place in the final of the World Team Snooker Championship. The team will now face either China 'A' or Korea in the title clash.

Pankaj Advani wins 25th World crown in Kuala Lumpur

Pankaj Advani wins 25th World crown in Kuala Lumpur

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

Pankaj Advani won his 25th World crown on Saturday after a resounding 4-0 victory over fellow-Indian Sourav Kothari in the 150-up billiards final at the IBSF World Championships in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday.

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 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 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 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 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.

India's World Team Snooker Gold Dream Shattered By China 'A'

India's World Team Snooker Gold Dream Shattered By China 'A'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

India's snooker team, featuring Pankaj Advani and Aditya Mehta, narrowly lost 3-2 to hosts China 'A' in the World Team Snooker Championship final. Despite Advani's strong performance, Aditya Mehta's loss in the decisive frame cost India the gold medal in a challenging, error-ridden contest.

Pankaj Advani wins inaugural Asian Snooker Tour

Pankaj Advani wins inaugural Asian Snooker Tour

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Pankaj Advani defeated Ehsan Heydari Nezhad of Iran 6-4 in the final to win the inaugural Asian Snooker Tour title, in Bengaluru, on Thursday. India's ace cueist and 21-time World billiards and snooker champion, won 52-40, 66(58)-0, 1-63(62), 78-4, 35-47, 0-51, 47-35, 38-39, 53(49)-35, 51(50)-20.

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 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.

India's cue sport king Pankaj Advani wins 20th world title

India's cue sport king Pankaj Advani wins 20th world title

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

The 33-year-old from Bengaluru overcame Nay Thway Oo of Myanmar in a high-quality final. After bossing the '150-up' format, Advani will now compete in the longer version, 'Up' format, commences immediately.

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.

SAI Sanctions Funds For Billiards Champions' World Championship Participation

SAI Sanctions Funds For Billiards Champions' World Championship Participation

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has provided financial assistance for India's participation in the IBSF World Men's Billiards Championship in Ireland, supporting players like Sourav Kothari and Pankaj Advani.

SAI Sanctions Funds For Billiards Champions' World Championship Participation

SAI Sanctions Funds For Billiards Champions' World Championship Participation

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has provided financial assistance for India's participation in the IBSF World Men's Billiards Championship in Ireland, supporting players like Sourav Kothari and Pankaj Advani.

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 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.

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.

India Falls To China 'B' In Thrilling World Team Snooker Championship Match

India Falls To China 'B' In Thrilling World Team Snooker Championship Match

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Former champions India began their World Team Snooker Championship campaign with a narrow 2-3 defeat to hosts China 'B'. The loss in the opening Group 'B' match means India must win their next game against Turkey to stay in contention. Aditya Mehta lost the deciding frame to Zhou Jinhao after Pankaj Advani had earlier levelled the scores.

Martin Goodwill Upsets Sourav Kothari At World Billiards

Martin Goodwill Upsets Sourav Kothari At World Billiards

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Martin Goodwill of England defeated reigning champion Sourav Kothari in the IBSF World Billiards Championship, while Pankaj Advani dominated his group. Several other Indian players also advanced to the knockout stage.

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 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.

Sourav Kothari Advances At World Billiards Championship

Sourav Kothari Advances At World Billiards Championship

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Sourav Kothari survived a scare in his opening match of the IBSF World Billiards Championship, while Pankaj Advani and Dhruv Sitwala registered comfortable wins.

Kothari beats Advani to win National Billiards title

Kothari beats Advani to win National Billiards title

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Sourav Kothari outclassed Pankaj Advani 4-2 in the final of the National Billiards and Snooker Championship in Indore on Saturday.

36 and Counting: Advani's Reign Continues!

36 and Counting: Advani's Reign Continues!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Pankaj Advani, India's most accomplished billiards and snooker player, has secured his 36th overall national title and 10th men's snooker crown at the Yashwant Club.

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.

Kothari outplays Advani, claims maiden world title

Kothari outplays Advani, claims maiden world title

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Ace Indian cueist Sourav Kothari clinched the 2025 IBSF World Billiards title after an emphatic victory over multiple-time winner Pankaj Advani in the final in Carlow, Ireland.

How Sourav Kothari Overcame Grief To Win Billiards Title

How Sourav Kothari Overcame Grief To Win Billiards Title

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Sourav Kothari discusses his emotional journey to winning the IBSF World Billiards Championship, highlighting the impact of his father's death and his aspirations for cue sports in the Commonwealth Games.

Advani ousts Kothari to enter World Billiards final

Advani ousts Kothari to enter World Billiards final

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Pankaj Advani edged closer to his 28th World title, securing a spot in the final of the IBSF World Billiards Championship with a 4-2 win over fellow Indian Sourav Kothari.

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.