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  Pankaj Advani claims World Billiards Championship for record 26th time

  Cricket | November 21, 2023 19:49 IST

  Pankaj Advani made his international debut in the World Billiards Championship in England at the tender age of 14 years. Pankaj was born on July 24, 1985, in Pune, Maharashtra and is renowned as "The Prince of Pune".

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  Pankaj Advani tests COVID-19 positive

  Other Sports | January 10, 2022 19:07 IST

  The multiple-time world snooker and billiard champion urged everyone to be extra careful during the third wave of the pandemic as he tested COVID-19 positive despite precautions.

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  Billiards and Snooker Nationals: Pankaj Advani survives; Amee, Ishika sail into second round

  Other Sports | November 29, 2021 21:27 IST

  Pankaj produced a late flourish against his Karnataka rival and went on to carve out a tense 27-28, 39-00, 42-28, 45-00, 00-45, 08-35, and 66-00 win to advance to the second round.

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

  Other Sports | October 27, 2021 21:41 IST

  The multiple-time world champion, 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.

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  Ace cueist Pankaj Advani leads elite field in World snooker qualifiers

  Other Sports | October 15, 2021 12:25 IST

  The Billiards and Snooker Federation of India (BSFI) selection tournament will comprise three events for men, women and boys under-21.

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  Ace cueist Pankaj Advani leads elite field in GSC world snooker qualifiers

  Other Sports | October 14, 2021 21:00 IST

  The tournament is being hosted by the Goregaon Sports Club (GSC) from October 17 to 27, 2021.

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  Was under pressure in 2010 Asian Games to defend my Doha gold: Pankaj Advani

  Other Sports | October 23, 2020 15:37 IST

  Advani had won the gold medal in billiards in the 2006 Asian Games in Doha and was entering Guangzhou as the defending champion.  

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  Love for competing keeps me going, not just to win titles: Pankaj Advani

  Other Sports | September 10, 2020 16:27 IST

  The 23-time world snooker and billiards champion at the age of 35 is willing to continue his love affair with the cue sports

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  Fighting COVID-19: Ace cueist Pankaj Advani donates Rs 5 lakh

  Other Sports | April 06, 2020 16:22 IST

  Pankaj Advani on Monday donated Rs 5 lakh in country's fight against the deadly COVID-19 pandemic that has claimed more than 120 Indian lives.

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  Pankaj Advani-Aditya Mehta pair wins World Team Snooker title

  Other Sports | September 25, 2019 21:34 IST

  Pankaj Advani won his 23rd World Title as he paired with Aditya Mehta to win the World Team Snooker event.

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  Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates Pankaj Advani for winning 22nd world title

  Other Sports | September 16, 2019 11:04 IST

  Pankaj Advani won his 22nd world title by winning a fourth straight final in the 150-up format at the IBSF World Billiards Championship.

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  Pankaj Advani wins 22nd World Title, secures fourth straight victory at World Billiards Ch'ships

  Other Sports | September 15, 2019 17:35 IST

  India's billiards ace Pankaj Advani recorded a fourth straight win in the IBSF World Billiards Championships and took his overall world title tally to 22.

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  Days ahead of World Championship, Pankaj Advani sounds warning by winning Asian Snooker Tour title

  Other Sports | October 31, 2018 16:40 IST

  The IBSF World Billiards and Snooker Championships is less than a fortnight away and the Indian star cueist is the defending champion in both sports.

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  Pankaj Advani in final of Asian Snooker Tour event

  Other Sports | October 31, 2018 14:55 IST

  Advani bettered his own performance by moving into the title round after settling for bronze last month in the first leg in Doha.

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  Cueist Pankaj Advani retains Asian Billiards title

  Other Sports | March 25, 2018 0:00 IST

  With the Asian Billiards title, Advani remains the reigning Indian, Asian and world champion in billiards for 2017-18.

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  Pankaj Advani continues winning streak on second day of Asian Billiards Championship

  Other Sports | March 20, 2018 15:58 IST

  The Indian cueist was kept under pressure by his unseeded rival Pauk Sa and had to dig deep to close out the match with breaks of 98 and 80.

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  Pankaj Advani makes winning start at Asian Billiards Championship

  Other Sports | March 19, 2018 16:14 IST

  Advani, who has won the world championship 19 times in his career, barely broke a sweat as he dumped Shin with the help of a 98 break and three consecutive centuries in the best-of-seven 100-up encounter.

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  Snooker Team World Cup: Pankaj Advani leads India to victory against Pakistan

  Other Sports | March 03, 2018 12:31 IST

  Thanks to a well-crafted 39 break from Chandra and a classy clearance of the final colours by Advani, the Indian hopes were kept alive.

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  India to meet Pakistan in final of World Cup Team Snooker

  Other Sports | March 02, 2018 22:16 IST

  Advani and Chandra won their single matches but the duo went down in the doubles frame.

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  Pankaj Advani guides India to semis at IBSF World Team Snooker

  Other Sports | March 01, 2018 22:40 IST

  Pankaj's teammate, multiple national champion Manan Chandra successfully supported the Indian effort in the knockout stages to ensure a bronze medal.