The Khel Ratna awardee, who created history by becoming the only player to win the shorter and the longer formats world of billiards and snooker, alongwith with statemate and bronze medal winner in the ladies event Vidya Pillai was received by SBA and BSFI officials, along with DYSS Director Ramesh and 50 students from the sports hostel.
The Arjuna Awardee Advani defeated Kacper Flilpiak of Poland in the final on Sunday to win his maiden 6-Red world title and ninth overall.
He won both World snooker titles on debut - the IBSF World Snooker Championship, China and this one, the 6-Red World Snooker Championship.
This win has taken Pankaj to highest tally of world titles by any Indian cueist in the Open (Men's) category.
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