Indian billiards maestro Pankaj Advani secured a dominant victory at the prestigious Songhe Singapore Open, defeating local favorite Jaden Ong 5-1 in the final. Advani’s win comes after a thrilling quarterfinal victory against former IBSF world snooker champion Dechawat Poomjaeng.
Veteran Indian snooker player Kamal Chawla claimed his first IBSF World 6-Red title, defeating Asjad Iqbal of Pakistan in a thrilling final. India also celebrated three bronze medals in the men’s and women’s categories.
Indian snooker star Sourav Kothari showcased his dominance at the IBSF World 6-Red Snooker Championship, securing a pre-quarterfinal berth with an impressive undefeated record in his group matches.
Michal Szubarczyk, a 13-year-old Polish snooker prodigy, etched his name in the history books by becoming the youngest champion at the IBSF World Under-21 Men’s Snooker Championship. He defeated Germany’s Alexander Widau in a masterful display of strategy and precision.
Indian snooker player Natasha Chethan clinched the IBSF World Under-21 Women’s Snooker Championship title after a tense final against Thailand’s Narucha Phoemphul. The match went down to the wire, with Chethan prevailing in the deciding fifth frame.
Multiple-time world champion Pankaj Advani and reigning Asian and national billiards champion Dhruv Sitwala will lead a strong field at the Western India Billiards and Snooker Championship, starting on August 3. The tournament will feature three categories – senior billiards, senior snooker, and junior snooker, with top players like Sourav Kothari, Aditya Mehta, and Laxman Rawat competing for the coveted titles and prize money.
Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump, the favorites for the World Snooker Championship, are tied with their opponents after the first day of the quarterfinal matches. O’Sullivan is tied 4-4 with Stuart Bingham, while Trump is level with Jak Jones at 8-8. John Higgins staged a late comeback to trail Kyren Wilson 5-3, and David Gilbert needs three more frames to reach the semifinals.
Ronnie O’Sullivan has claimed he has ‘already broken the rules of snooker’ after his first round win over Jackson Page at the 2024 World Championship. Despite his convincing display, the ‘Rocket’ said afterwards he was still searching for his best form.
Twelve-time World Women’s Snooker Championship winner Reanne Evans has apologized to Mark Williams and Mark Selby after the duo were unexpectedly eliminated from the World Championships in the first round. Williams and Selby, who were among the favorites, lost to Si Jiahui and Joe O’Connor, respectively. Evans, who had predicted Williams and Selby would reach the final, took to social media to apologize for her incorrect prediction. Selby hinted at a potential early retirement following his defeat, citing a need for help with the mental aspect of the game.
Dominic Dale, nicknamed the Spaceman, made a remarkable return to the Crucible after a decade-long absence. However, his journey came to an abrupt end with a 10-1 defeat to Kyren Wilson. Despite the disappointing result, Dale expressed gratitude for the opportunity to compete at the prestigious venue.
