No gold, Indian billiards missed Advani at World C`ships

Last Updated: Saturday, November 2, 2013, 16:10

No Indian cueist managed to win a gold medal at the recently-concluded World Billiards Championships and the one who probably had the best chance could not be there because of a clash in scheduling.

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.

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.

Rupesh Shah of India wins career`s second World Billiards title

Last Updated: Sunday, October 28, 2012, 09:11

Rupesh Shah became only the fifth Indian cueist to lift the world title twice after he beat Australia`s Matthew Bolton 6-2 in the final of the World Billiards (point frame) here.

Rupesh Shah in World billiards final

Last Updated: Sunday, October 28, 2012, 00:18

Rupesh Shah of India overcame Peter Gilchrist (Singapore) 5-2 to enter the final of the 150-up format World Billiards Championship, here Saturday.

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.

Clash in dates forces Advani to pick World Billiards Championship

Last Updated: Thursday, October 11, 2012, 18:19

Faced with a tough choice between two top tournaments which clash in dates, India`s ace cueist Pankaj Advani has decided to take part in the World Billiards Championship and skip International Snooker Championship, both starting later this month.

It`s either World Billiards or Intl Championship for Advani

Last Updated: Thursday, October 4, 2012, 14:16

Pankaj Advani is faced with the "toughest" choice of his life as he ponders on whether to play the World Billiards Championship or compete in the world`s richest pro-snooker tournament.

Matter of time before I get back to winning ways: Advani

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 15, 2011, 14:50

The last international event in which Advani appeared was the World Professional Billiards Championship where he lost to Mike Russell.

Advani in semifinals of World Billiards Championship

Last Updated: Saturday, October 29, 2011, 13:19

Ace Indian cueist Pankaj Advani advanced to the semifinals of the World Billiards Championship after defeating compatriot Devendra Joshi by 279 points here.