Defending champion Advani to lead India’s charge at Asian meet

TIL Desk Sports/ Ace cueist Pankaj Advani is set to defend his 6-red snooker title with India fielding a strong team at the Asian 6-Red Snooker and Team Championships scheduled here over the next one week.

The Indian contingent will be spearheaded by 16-time world champion Advani. He will accompanied by Kamal Chawla, Faisal Khan, Malkeet Singh besides former billiards player Ashok Shandilya, who will be here as a coach.

In the 2016 edition in Abu Dhabi, Advani lifted the title to make it his first Asian snooker victory. “I am excited to play an Asian event in a different place (Kyrgyzstan) as well as am looking forward to defending my Asian 6-Red Snooker Title,” said Advani.

“This will be the final Continental Championship before the World events commence in August. Therefore, I’m looking to add another medal, preferably gold again, and maintain my good run for the season so far.”