India rejoices as women's hockey team makes maiden entry into Olympic semifinals

India will next take on Argentina in the semifinals on Wednesday

Pankaj Advani says achievements of all athletes should be celebrated equally

Admitting that cricket is India's 'favourite sport', Advani feels the government need to review their policies a bit.

Advani defeated local favourite Nay Thway Oo 6-2 to win the final in the 150-up format at the IBSF World Billiards Championship.

The 34-year-old has brought home a world trophy every year ever since returning from a professional stint in the UK in 2014.

Pankaj, vying for his 22nd world title, will play in a repeat of last year's final against Nay Thway Oo of Myanmar.

PV SIndhu had four medals at the World C'ships as she bagged bronze in the 2013 and 2014 while in 2017 and 2018 she claimed silver medals.

Eventually, Pankaj showed his class and won the final two frames with ease.

This tour which is recognized by the International Billiards and Snooker Federation are played in 10 reds snooker format.

The Billiards champion assures fans that his new position in the KSBA is just a part of being a sportsperson.

Thanks to a well-crafted 39 break from Chandra and a classy clearance of the final colours by Advani, the Indian hopes were kept alive.