Pankaj aims for hat-trick in IBSF World Championship

Bangalore, Aug 28 (UNI) Pankaj Advani, the two time IBSF World Billiards Champion in Time Format today said he was to achieve a hat-trick of Championship titles in the IBSF World Billiards championship beginning here at the Karnataka State Billiards Association from September 6.

The 23-year-old youngster from the city had won the IBSF World Title in Time Format in 2005 and 2007 besides winning the title in point format in 2005.

Replying to a question at a press conference here, he said, ''Indian players are as good as any in the world in cue sport. This Tournament gives good opportunity for the youngsters since they can meet and play with world class players''.

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