Pankaj Advani Leads Top Cue Sport Stars in CCI Snooker Classic 2026
Synopsis
Get ready for an exhilarating showdown as the elite of Indian cue sports, led by 27-time IBSF World Champion Pankaj Advani, prepare to compete in the CCI Snooker Classic 2026. The tournament promises fierce competition, significant prizes, and thrilling matches starting March 6.
Key Takeaways
The CCI Snooker Classic 2026 will feature top players from India.
Pankaj Advani is a key participant and defending champion.
The tournament has a prize pool of ₹13.5 lakh.
Qualifying rounds will determine who faces seeded players.
The final match is set for March 22, 2026.
Mumbai, March 3 (NationPress) The elite of Indian cue sports, featuring heavyweights such as the 27-time IBSF World Champion Pankaj Advani, will headline the prestigious CCI Snooker Classic 2026, commencing at the renowned Wilson Jones Billiards Hall of the Cricket Club of India on March 6.
Advani, the current National and Asian snooker champion, has dominated the last three editions of this premier snooker event in Western India. Other notable participants including Ishpreet Singh, Aditya Mehta, Kamal Chawla, Faisal Khan, and Brijesh Damani are also poised to compete.
The tournament will kick off with qualifying rounds structured in three stages. The top sixteen from the final stage will face off against the sixteen seeded players in the fourth stage, which is the main knockout phase.
With a total prize pool of ₹13.5 lakh, the event promises fierce competition throughout the initial three rounds. The knockout stage is expected to deliver thrilling contests for dominance, with the champion set to receive ₹3.5 lakh and the runner-up ₹1.75 lakh.
The finale is scheduled for March 22.
In last year's competition, Advani made an impressive comeback, displaying his grit and determination, ultimately defeating Ishpreet Singh Chadha 8-6 in a tightly contested final for the ₹13.5 lakh all-India snooker tournament. Advani's journey included scores of 15-57, 26-101, 18-75, 100-25, 36-93, 118-0, 59-68, 45-77, 64-47, 93-72, 70-60, 75-32, 73-32, and 75-47 across three intense sessions.
For his remarkable performance, Advani was awarded the champions’ trophy along with a cheque for ₹3.5 lakh, while Ishpreet received the runner-up trophy and ₹1.75 lakh.
Point of View
Showcasing not only the skills of top players like Pankaj Advani but also underscoring the popularity and growth of cue sports in India. As the tournament unfolds, expect to see thrilling matches and fierce competition.
NationPress
20 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the CCI Snooker Classic 2026 start?
The tournament begins on March 6, 2026.
Where is the CCI Snooker Classic being held?
It is being held at the Wilson Jones Billiards Hall, Cricket Club of India, Mumbai.
What is the total prize pool for the tournament?
The total prize pool is ₹13.5 lakh.
Who are the notable players participating?
Key players include Pankaj Advani, Ishpreet Singh, Aditya Mehta, Kamal Chawla, Faisal Khan, and Brijesh Damani.
When will the final match take place?
The final is scheduled for March 22, 2026.
