In 2018, Pankaj Advani and Manan Chandra made history by winning the inaugural International Billiards and Snooker Federation (IBSF) Snooker Team World Cup held in Doha, Qatar. Their victory marked a significant milestone for Indian snooker, as it was the first-ever edition of the tournament, and they triumphed on the global stage.
The IBSF Snooker Team World Cup was introduced as a new competition, bringing together some of the best snooker players from around the world to compete as teams rather than individuals.
This tournament allowed countries to form teams of snooker players, showcasing the team-based aspect of the sport, which is relatively rare in snooker, typically known for individual events.
Pankaj Advani, India’s most successful cue sports player, and Manan Chandra, another accomplished Indian player, teamed up to represent India in the tournament.
Advani and Chandra dominated the competition and displayed impressive teamwork and individual skill throughout the event, ultimately winning the Snooker Team World Cup by defeating strong opponents.
Their victory was particularly sweet as it was the inaugural edition of the tournament, and the duo’s performance showed India’s growing strength in the sport of snooker.
In the final match, Advani and Chandra outperformed Pakistan’s team (comprising Muhammad Asif and Babar Masih) to claim the title.
The final was a closely contested affair, but Advani and Chandra’s superior technique and mental resilience helped them secure the Snooker Team World Cup trophy.
This victory marked a significant achievement for Indian snooker on the international stage, proving India’s strength in cue sports and showcasing the country’s talent on the world stage.
Advani’s leadership and Chandra’s partnership were instrumental in helping India claim the prestigious title, with the duo’s combined skills creating a formidable force in the tournament.
The win also brought more attention to team events in snooker, encouraging more countries to form teams and take part in such competitions.
The IBSF Snooker Team World Cup 2018 victory in Doha was a historic achievement for Pankaj Advani and Manan Chandra, as they claimed the inaugural title and put India on the map in international snooker team competitions. Their partnership exemplified the strength of Indian snooker, and their triumph will always be remembered as a groundbreaking moment in the sport’s history.
