India's Cue Kings Triumph at IBSF World Men's Billiards Championship
The Sports Authority of India funded India's team in the IBSF World Men's Billiards Championship in Ireland. This participation saw wins from Sourav Kothari, who retained his title, and participation from Pankaj Advani. Financial support covered travel and competition-related expenses of approximately Rs 6.46 lakh.
The Sports Authority of India has provided crucial financial backing for the nation's participation in the recently concluded IBSF World Men's Billiards Championship, held in Ireland. The vital funding supported champion players like Sourav Kothari and Pankaj Advani, along with coach Ashok Shandilya.
India's performance was bolstered by governmental support, channeled through the Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSFs) scheme. A total of approximately Rs 6.46 lakh was sanctioned to cover travel, accommodation, and other competition-related expenses for the team.
In a testament to their skill, Sourav Kothari retained his IBSF World Billiards Championship title by defeating fellow countryman Pankaj Advani in Carlow. Kothari dedicated his impressive win, featuring breaks of 485 and 241, to his late father.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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