Grand welcome for world champion Pankaj Advani

Bangalore, July 1:
Pankaj Advani was accorded a grand welcome at the airport here today when the cue sport champion arrived after winning the IBSF World 6-Red Snooker Championship in Egypt.
The Khel Ratna awardee, who created history by becoming the only player to win the shorter and the longer formats world of billiards and snooker, alongwith with statemate and bronze medal winner in the ladies event Vidya Pillai was received by SBA and BSFI officials, along with DYSS Director Ramesh and 50 students from the sports hostel. (PTI)