At the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, Indian cue sports made a notable impact, particularly in snooker and pool events.
Indian Snooker Team (Silver Medal): The Indian snooker team secured a silver medal in the team snooker event. This was a significant achievement for India in cue sports, demonstrating the country’s growing strength in the discipline at the international level.
Aditya Mehta (Bronze Medal in Snooker): Aditya Mehta, one of India’s top snooker players, won a bronze medal in the men’s individual snooker event. This was a landmark achievement in Indian snooker history, showcasing Mehta’s skill and determination in an international arena.
Alok Kumar (Bronze Medal in 8-ball Pool): Alok Kumar won a bronze medal in the 8-ball pool event. This was another important moment for Indian cue sports, especially in pool, an event where India had been gaining recognition for its growing talent.
Indian Cue Sports at the Asian Games: The 2010 Asian Games were a defining moment for Indian cue sports, as it marked India’s strong performance in both snooker and pool events. The silver medal in the snooker team event and the individual bronze medals highlighted the country’s growing prowess in these disciplines.
Aditya Mehta had been rising through the ranks in snooker, and his bronze medal at the Asian Games was a milestone in his career. Mehta later went on to achieve further success on the professional snooker circuit.
Alok Kumar, who has been a strong presence in both national and international pool events, proved his skill once again by securing a podium finish in 8-ball pool at the 2010 Games.
The success at the 2010 Asian Games helped elevate the profile of cue sports in India and further motivated the younger generation of players to pursue snooker and pool professionally.
