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India's Sourav Kothari Outplays Advani To Defend World Billiards Title; Dr Mandaviya Congratulates Him

By IANS News April 29, 2026 • 23:12 PM View: 142

IBSF World Billiards Championship: Indian cue sport star Sourav Kothari retained the title in the 2026 IBSF World Billiards Championship, defeating compatriot Pankaj Advani in the final in Carlow, Ireland, on Wednesday.

One of the country's top billiards players, Kothari, came up with a brilliant effort to dominate Advani, a multiple-time titlist in the final, winning the lopsided encounter with a score of 1133-477 in the three-hour final.

Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, hailed Kothari for his sensational effort.

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