July 09, 2026 12:13 am (IST)
Pankaj clinches World Billiards Championship
Leeds, Oct 24 (IBNS): Indian player Pankaj Advani defeated Peter Gilchrist 6-2 in the final of the World billiards championship to clinch the title here on Friday.
The victory helped Advani added another feather to his glorious cap.
Advani won his 11th world title with this victory.
He tweeted: "WORLD CHAMPION!!! #billiards #pointformat #on11thheaven."
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