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Asian Billiards Championship 2024 Highlights

Dhruv Sitwala claimed his third Asian Billiards Title by defeating Pankaj Advani in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Organized by the ACBS, the championship featured various events including Men’s Snooker Team, Men’s Billiards, and Women’s Asian Snooker.

Dhruv Sitwala’s Victory

Dhruv Sitwala secured his third Asian billiards title, adding to his wins in 2015 and 2016, with a triumph over Pankaj Advani.

Anupama Ramachandran’s Success

Anupama Ramachandran clinched her first international title in Women’s Asian Snooker by defeating Panchaya Channoi of Thailand in the final.

Thailand’s Team Success

Thailand’s men’s Snooker team triumphed in the Asian Team Snooker championship, defeating Pakistan in straight frames.

Pankaj Advani’s Achievements

Pankaj Advani, despite the loss, continues to be a prominent figure in cue sports, recently inducted into the Billiards Hall of Fame and honored with numerous awards, including the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna and Padma Bhushan.

About Cue Sports

Cue sports encompass various games played with cue sticks on cloth-covered tables with corner pockets, including billiards, snooker, and pool. Each game involves specific rules and variations, with different types of balls used accordingly.

Piyush Shukla

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