Pankaj Advani has once again demonstrated his talent on the international stage, capturing an unprecedented 14th gold medal at the Asian Snooker Championship. File photo | Photo Credit: Am Faruqui
Indian Q Sports Mestro Pankaj Advani has once again demonstrated his talent on the international stage, capturing an unprecedented 14th gold medal in the Asian Snooker Championship here.
It wins just a few days after winning the National Snooker Championship in Indore, yet it was proved why he remains the most famous Qist of the country.
Advani’s victory in Doha is already in a shocking list of praise. He is now with nine Asian billiards titles as well as five Asian Snooker titles (15-Reds, 6-Reds and Team Formats), and his two Asian Games Gold Medal (2006, 2010) exposed their dominance more. Is.
With this latest win, he is close to an unprecedented achievement – by winning the National, Asian and World Snooker Championships in the same calendar year. After completing this achievement in Billiards already, completing it in snooker will make him the only player of history to do so in both subjects.
The final champion was a fight against Iran’s rich Sarkhosh. A former Asian and World IBSF 6-Red Snooker Champion, Sarakash first took a initial lead. But Advani, known for his work under pressure, replied in style.
With a break of 93 and 66, he controlled the match and never looked back to his opponent with his signature accuracy and strategic talent.
While reflecting his victory, Advani said, “My winning the 14th Asian title is incredibly special, especially in snooker. It has been a difficult tournament, and I am thrilled to add another gold to my collection. I hope to take this pace forward and make India proud.
Vijay also strengthens his place in Q Sports History. As he sets his places on the World Snooker Championship later in the year, everyone is curious to see if he can achieve another milestone in a magnificent career.
Published – 21 February, 2025 03:37 AM IST
