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Asian Billiards Championship: Ace Indian cueist Pankaj Advani, who is vying for a hat-trick of Asian Billiards titles, started his campaign at the 2024 Asian Billiards Championship on a high, beating Myanmar’s Aung Phyo 4-2 in his opening match.

In the second match, he emerged victorious in a thrilling win over Thailand’s Yuttapop Pakpoj 4-3.

Speaking after his win, Advani said, "It is always good to start a tournament on a positive note. These two victories have boosted my confidence and I have my eyes set on my target. Given that the sport is quite unpredictable, I am not taking anything for granted."