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‘I was this 10-year-old who beat my brother on debut’: Pankaj Advani

TNN / Aug 29, 2026, 12:26 (IST)

Pankaj Advani's remarkable journey in billiards began when his elder brother introduced him to the sport. With innate talent, he quickly joined a coaching camp, honing his skills from a young age. His debut in a challenging handicap tournament led to an unexpected triumph, defeating his brother in an unforgettable final.

Meet the woman behind Pankaj Advani’s success

TNN / Aug 16, 2026, 05:10 (IST)

I was very fortunate to discover my real talent at 10: Pankaj

TNN / Aug 28, 2026, 00:00 (IST)

Cricket fears losing ground to padel at Khar Gymkhana

TNN / Aug 21, 2026, 23:02 (IST)

Khar Gymkhana faces opposition to proposed padel courts on its cricket ground. Members fear the new courts will significantly reduce playing space for cricket. Long-time cricketers state the ground is already too small for matches. This development could impact local cricket tournaments and informal games. The club's historic cricketing legacy is now under threat from this proposal.

I won the world title, but the one person I wanted to tell wasn’t there: Sourav Kothari

TNN / Aug 01, 2026, 11:00 (IST)

World Billiards Champion Sourav Kothari feels Ahmedabad is like a homecoming. He recently won an IPL-style tournament, seeing many women attend. Kothari is the third Indian to win both IBSF and WBL World Billiards titles. He experienced a bittersweet 2026 after losing his father and then winning the National Championship. Kothari hopes cue sports will be part of the 2030 Commonwealth Games.

July 24, 2026, Birthday Forecast: Discover what the next 12 months hold for you

TOI Astrology / Jul 24, 2026, 08:15 (IST)

The coming year brings opportunities under the influence of Number 5. Career and finance show slow but steady growth and rewarding long-term investments. Relationships will deepen, and new connections may develop gradually over time. Self-care is important for managing stress and maintaining physical and emotional well-being. Travel will be productive and contribute significantly to personal and professional development.

Soul Stir: God is in every one of us, feels Pankaj Advani

Jan 24, 2017, 11:51 (IST)

Pankaj Advani speaks about God and rebirth.

Indore to host World Snooker Championship in November

Jun 25, 2026, 21:24 (IST)

Bengaluru is a city that India’s sporting club now calls home

TNN / Jul 02, 2026, 00:00 (IST)

Ketan’s dream run with Advani, Mehta ends with world silver

Jun 20, 2026, 00:33 (IST)

In memory of Pankaj Advani

TNN / Nov 12, 2010, 10:34 (IST)

Pankaj Advani is no more. For the friends who knew him, it’s a terrible loss, while for those viewers who know his limited cinema, they will never understand what a gifted mind has departed.

Exclusive: Pankaj Advani: An Olympic medal is a bonus but not the be all and end all

TNN / Jul 24, 2021, 13:50 (IST)

World Champion in Billiards and Snooker 23 times, Pankaj Advani turns 36 today...

Pankaj Advani: We planned to marry in March 2020, but had to postpone it due to the pandemic

TNN / Jan 10, 2021, 01:00 (IST)

The cue sports champ and make-up artist Saniya Shadadpuri open up about their relationship for the first time after tying the knot on January 6

Pankaj Advani recovers from Covid, urges people to follow all protocols and avoid unnecessary risks

TNN / Jan 17, 2022, 21:41 (IST)

Earlier this month, on Jan 9, 2022, India’s leading cueist Pankaj Advani tested Covid positive.

Pankaj Advani says no to Bollywood

PTI / Dec 01, 2010, 16:01 (IST)

The poster boy of Indian cue sport Pankaj Advani has turned down offers from Bollywood filmmakers, citing time contraints because of his "crazy" schedule.

Pankaj Advani is right on cue

TOI Crest / May 13, 2010, 00:00 (IST)

Flush from his hat-trick of titles at the Asian Billiards Championship, Pankaj Advani considers himself his biggest competitor.

Pankaj Advani, right on the cue

TNN / Apr 24, 2010, 06:34 (IST)

Pankaj Advani considers himself his biggest competitor and wants to graduate to the league of players who define their sport.

CCI to felicitate Pankaj Advani

PTI / Feb 19, 2015, 17:20 (IST)

The Cricket Club of India will be felicitating ace cueist Pankaj Advani at a function to be held at the CCI's C.K. Nayudu Hall on Saturday.

Regulation win for Pankaj Advani

TNN / Nov 26, 2014, 11:04 (IST)

There was a special guest in the stands for favourite Pankaj Advani's last league encounter against Switzerland's Mike Toth.

President congratulates Pankaj Advani

PTI / Oct 31, 2014, 14:55 (IST)

President Pranab Mukherjee congratulated India's most celebrated cueist Pankaj Advani on clinching the World Billiards Championship (time format) in Leeds and bagging record 12 world titles.

Pankaj Advani advances to quarters of World Snooker

PTI / Nov 28, 2016, 13:00 (IST)

Fifteen-time world champion Pankaj Advani advanced to the quarter-finals of the IBSF World Snooker Championship.

BCCI should be brought under government purview: Pankaj Advani

PTI / Sep 14, 2011, 16:54 (IST)

Pankaj Advani came out in support of the idea of bringing BCCI under government purview, saying then only Team India would represent the country.

Prince of Indian billiards, Pankaj Advani

TNN / Dec 01, 2009, 00:00 (IST)

Billiards ace Pankaj Advani gets talking to TOI about success, about not planning anything & more.

Pankaj Advani finally accepts Eklavya award

PTI / Nov 10, 2009, 20:26 (IST)

Two years after he had turned down the honour, reigning World Professional Billiards Champion Pankaj Advani accepted the Eklavya award, the highest recognition for a sportsperson in Karnataka.

Winning at home is a different feeling: Pankaj Advani

PTI / Nov 10, 2009, 20:21 (IST)

Ace Indian cueist Pankaj Advani said that he was looking forward to the World Snooker C'ship in Hyderabad as winning at home is a different feeling.

‘Modi best PM: UNESCO’ rumour fools netizens

TNN / Jun 26, 2016, 05:16 (IST)

A social media rumour in the form of a text message that “Narendra Modi has been declared the best prime minister in the world by UNESCO” hoodwinked many internet users, including billiards champion Pankaj Advani.

Pankaj Advani wants to emulate the calmness and ease of Roger Federer

PTI / Jul 07, 2017, 17:42 (IST)

There is not much left to achieve for 16-time world champion Pankaj Advani but the ace Indian cueist now wants to evolve into a player who can play with calmness and ease of tennis great Roger Federer.

Pankaj Advani confirms medal on Asian Snooker Tour

PTI / Sep 28, 2018, 21:46 (IST)

Nineteen-time world champion Pankaj Advani continued his fine form in the first leg of the Asian 10-red Snooker by storming into the semifinals on Friday.

Pankaj Advani marches into 6-Red quarters

TNN / Jun 29, 2014, 05:12 (IST)

Pankaj Advani got the better of Alex Borg of Malta 4-0 to enter the quarterfinals of the World 6-Red Snooker Championship at Sharm el-Sheikh (Egypt) on Saturday.