Snooker: Pankaj Advani Wins 36th National Title

India’s most accomplished cueist, Pankaj Advani, has once again demonstrated his acumen by securing his 36th overall national title at the Indian Snooker Championship and 10th men’s snooker crown at the Yashwant Club in Madhya Pradesh. He commanded a 5-1 victory over Brijesh Damani in the final.

Despite dropping the opening frame, Advani responded brilliantly. He controlled the table from there on, leaving Damani with no room for a comeback. Sealing the win in style, he



registered a decisive 84 break in the final frame. The triumph also guarantees a place for the stalwart at the upcoming Asian and World Championships.

With the Asian Snooker Championship set to begin on the 15th of this month, both Advani and Damani will now set their sights on international glory. Advani’s triumph at the National Championships has earned him the chance to once again don the tricolour in both billiards and snooker.