Advani`s dream run ends; loses in quarters of Welsh Open

Last Updated: Friday, February 15, 2013, 22:38

New Delhi: After becoming the first Indian ever to reach the quarterfinals of a major ranking event, Pankaj Advani today lost to world number two, England`s Judd Trump, in the last-eight contest of the BetVictor Welsh Open Pro Snooker Series at Newport, Wales.

I am playing the best snooker of my life: Advani

Last Updated: Friday, February 15, 2013, 19:00

New Delhi: Eight-time world champion Pankaj Advani says he is playing the best snooker of his life on the Pro circuit and now wants to pass on his vast experience to the new generation of Indian cueists who aspire to compete at the highest level.

Advani rewrites history, enters quarters of Welsh Open

Last Updated: Thursday, February 14, 2013, 20:16

New Delhi: Pankaj Advani continued his dream run in the BetVictor Welsh Open Pro Snooker Series as the eight-time world champion today rewrote history by entering the quarterfinals of a major ranking event, defeating Scotland`s Graeme Dott 4-1 at Newport, Wales.

Pankaj Advani creates history, enters pre-quarters of Welsh Open

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 13, 2013, 14:53

Pankaj Advani on Wednesday created history by becoming the first Indian cueist ever to reach the pre-quarterfinals of the BetVictor Welsh Open Pro Snooker Series.

Advani becomes 2nd Indian to qualify for Welsh Open

Last Updated: Sunday, February 10, 2013, 18:32

Pankaj Advani added another feather to his illustrious cap as the eight-time world champion became only the second Indian cueist to qualify for the main draw of Welsh Open Pro Snooker Series.

Nothing bigger than World Billiards Championship: Advani

Last Updated: Sunday, November 4, 2012, 18:25

Ace cueist Pankaj Advani on Sunday said there`s nothing bigger than the World Billiards Championship, which he won after defeating reigning champion and seasoned Englishman Mike Russell in the Time format final.

Advani says World Billiards win special as he waited for 3 yrs

Last Updated: Friday, November 2, 2012, 16:09

The youngest Indian sportsperson to win eight world titles, ace cueist Pankaj Advani says his recent World Billiards Championship triumph was a "special" one as he had to wait for three years to regain it.

PM congratulates Pankaj Advani and Rupesh Shah

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 30, 2012, 22:04

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday congratulated Indian cueists Pankaj Advani and Rupesh Shah for winning the World Billiards Championship in time and point format respectively in Leeds in England.

I wanted to outdo myself by winning World Billiards: Advani

Last Updated: Monday, October 29, 2012, 20:22

When ace cueist Pankaj Advani decided to take part in the World Billiards Championship, he had quietly made a promise to himself that nothing short of silverware would satisfy him and he kept his date with destiny.

Pankaj Advani defeats Russell, clinches seventh World Billiards Championship title

Last Updated: Monday, October 29, 2012, 14:14

India`s Pankaj Advani won his seventh World billiards title when he outclassed defending champion Mike Russell 1,895-1,216 in the final on Sunday.

Advani, Sethi on course in World billiards

Last Updated: Monday, October 22, 2012, 13:12

Seven-time World Champion Pankaj Advani, veteran Geet Sethi and Dhruv Sitwala continued their unbeaten run in the Time Format after outplaying their rivals in the World Billiards Championships here.

Advani, Sethi continue great form in World Billiards C`ships

Last Updated: Sunday, October 21, 2012, 18:57

Seven-time world champion Pankaj Advani, veteran Geet Sethi and Dhruv Sitwala continued their unbeaten run in the Time Format after outplaying their rivals in the World Billiards Championships on Sunday.