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Pankaj Advani won the National Snooker Championship in Indore and won the 36th national and 10th men Snooker title of his career. He defeated Brijesh Damani in the final.
Pankaj Advani won the National Snooker Championship
Indore: India’s most skilled player Pankaj Advani, performing a brilliant performance of his skills and determination, won the National Snooker Championship at the Yashwant Club here, a total of 36th national and 10th men snooker title of his career.
Advani, playing for ONGC, overcome Brijesh Damani in the final, recovering from a poor start. Damani started well by winning the first frame but after that he did not have one in front of Advani.
Based on the performance of this competition, the Indian team will be selected for the Asian and World Championships.
Advani maintained continuity and accuracy in his performance. Despite falling behind a frame, he maintained his patience and then made no mistake. Advani gave an impressive break of 84 in the final frame and made this frame, match and championship in his name.
After winning the championship, Advani said, ‘This was the only competition, on the basis of which Indian representatives will be selected to participate in international competitions. Therefore, there was a lot of claim in this competition.
Damani defeated Advani in the group phase, but in the final he could not retain his rhythm against this experienced player. Advani was successful in winning only one frame in a group phase match against Damani.
Advani said, ‘It looks great by winning the gold medal here. At one time in the competition, I was on the verge of being out. Then I came to know that this important moment should mean something big. I am happy to get a chance to represent India again in both billiards and snooker.
The Asian Snooker Championship will begin on February 15, in which Advani and Damani will represent India.