Pankaj Advani Wins Historic Bronze At 6-Red Snooker World Championship
In the quarterfinals, Pankaj Advani received a walkover from Michael Holt, who withdrew due to personal reasons
Highlights
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Advani got a walkover in quarters
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Advani maintained a clean slate in the group stage with an all-win record
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Advani is a 15-time World Champion
Pankaj Advani became the first cueist from India to win a medal at the prestigious Sangsom 6-Red Snooker World Championship as he settled for a bronze after losing the semi-final to Chinese Ding Junhui.
In the quarterfinals, the Indian received a walkover from Michael Holt who withdrew due to personal reasons.
"Winning the first medal for India in this championship and with this level of competition means you have done well. I am an outsider in this tournament and coming this far feels very rewarding," Advani said of his performance.
"Ding is a phenomenal player. I got the better of him in the group stage but on Friday he was the better player. I wish him best of luck for the finals."