Indian cue sports maestro Pankaj Advani has clinched the 2025 Asian Snooker Championship for the third time in Doha, Qatar.
In the final, Pankaj Advani secured a convincing 4-1 victory over Iran’s Amir Sarkhosh
With this victory, he has once again showcased his brilliance on the international stage.
The triumph comes just days after he won the National Snooker Championship in Indore against Brijesh Damani, proving yet again why he remains the country’s most celebrated cueist.
Advani’s victory in Doha adds to an already staggering list of accolades.
He now holds five Asian snooker titles (across 15-red, 6-reds, and team formats) alongside nine Asian billiards titles, and his two Asian Games gold medals (2006, 2010) further highlight his dominance.
This victory further solidifies his place in cue sports history.
With this latest win, he inches closer to an unprecedented achievement — winning the National, Asian, and World Snooker Championships in a single calendar year.
Having already accomplished this feat in billiards, completing it in snooker would make him the only player in history to do so in both disciplines.
Sarkhosh, a former Asian and world IBSF 6-red snooker champion, struck first, seizing an early lead. But Advani, known for his composure under pressure, responded in style.
With breaks of 93 and 66, he took control of the match and never looked back, outclassing his opponent with his signature precision and tactical brilliance.
Advani said, “Winning my 14th Asian title is incredibly special, especially in snooker. It has been a tough tournament, and I’m thrilled to add another gold to my collection. I hope to carry this momentum forward and keep making India proud.”
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In recognition of his achievements, the Government of India has honoured him with several awards such as the Arjuna Award in 2004, Khel Ratna in 2006, Padma Shri in 2009, and Padma Bhushan in 2018.
