Indian cue sports champion Pankaj Advani has achieved his 14th gold medal at the Asian Snooker Championship in Doha, following his recent National Snooker Championship win in Indore. Advani holds five Asian snooker titles and nine Asian billiards titles, along with two Asian Games gold medals. This victory brings him closer to a unique achievement of winning the National, Asian, and World Snooker Championships in a single year, a feat he has already accomplished in billiards. In the final against Iran’s Amir Sarkhosh, Advani showcased his skill with breaks of 93 and 66, emphasizing his dominance in the sport.
Indian cue sports legend Pankaj Advani has once again displayed his exceptional talent on the global stage, securing an incredible 14th gold medal at the Asian Snooker Championship in Doha. This victory comes just days after he triumphed at the National Snooker Championship in Indore, reinforcing his status as the country’s most esteemed cueist. Advani’s win in Doha adds to his already impressive collection of achievements, which now includes five Asian snooker titles (across 15-red, 6-reds, and team formats) along with nine Asian billiards titles, in addition to his two Asian Games gold medals (2006, 2010) that emphasize his preeminence.
With this recent accomplishment, he draws closer to a remarkable milestone — winning the National, Asian, and World Snooker Championships within a single calendar year. Having previously achieved this in billiards, accomplishing it in snooker would make him the only player ever to attain this in both fields.
The final match against Iran’s Amir Sarkhosh was a true clash of titans. Sarkhosh, a past Asian and world IBSF 6-red snooker champion, took the initiative with an early advantage. However, Advani, celebrated for his poise under pressure, answered with determination.
With breaks of 93 and 66, he gained command of the match and maintained his dominance, outshining his rival with his hallmark precision and strategic mastery.
In reflecting on his success, Advani remarked, “Winning my 14th Asian title is extremely meaningful, especially in snooker. This tournament has presented many challenges, and I’m excited to add another gold to my collection. I aim to carry this momentum forward and continue making India proud.” This win also cements his legacy in the annals of cue sports history. As he prepares for the World Snooker Championship later this year, all eyes are on him to see if he can achieve yet another milestone in his illustrious career.
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