Pankaj Advani, the veteran Indian cueist, has once again showcased his mastery in the sport by securing his 28th world title. At the IBSF World Billiards Championship in Doha on November 9, 2024, he triumphed over England’s Robert Hall 4-2, marking his seventh consecutive World Billiards Championship win.
Title Won
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Seventh Successive Win
IBSF Announcement
Additional Achievements
Event
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Why in the news? | PM Hails Pankaj Advani’s Success as World Billiards Champion 2024 |
Title Won | 28th World Billiards Championship |
Opponent | Defeated Robert Hall (England) 4-2 in final |
Consecutive Wins | Seventh successive World Billiards title since 2016 |
IBSF Announcement | Officially announced Advani’s victory on November 9, 2024 |
Event Location | IBSF World Billiards Championship, Doha, Qatar |
Other Medalists | Peter Gilchrist (Singapore) and Sourav Kothari (India) – Joint bronze |
Additional Achievements | 2 Asian Games gold medals (2006 Doha, 2010 Guangzhou) |
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