Pankaj Advani

Date of Birth: Jul 24, 1985Place of Birth: Pune, MaharashtraMajor Achievements in 2025Winner – CCI Billiards Classic 2025, Mumbai (third consecutive title)Winner – 2025 Asian Snooker Championship (defeated Amir Sarkhosh in final)Winner – Indian Snooker Championship 2025 (36th national title & 10th men’s snooker crown)Pankaj Advani is widely regarded as India’s greatest cue sports athlete, dominating both billiards and snooker for over two decades. In 2025, Advani continued his remarkable run of form, reaffirming his legendary status with multiple major victories across disciplines.He began the year by clinching the CCI Billiards Classic 2025 title in Mumbai — his third consecutive win at the prestigious event — showcasing his control and tactical mastery on the table. Advani also excelled on the snooker circuit, capturing the 2025 Asian Snooker Championship in Doha with a convincing win in the final, adding yet another continental crown to his extensive resume. Domestically, he won the Indian Snooker Championship 2025, marking his 36th national title and 10th men’s snooker crown, underlining his enduring excellence.