CURRENT AFFAIRS

2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country will host the World Billiards Championship for the next four years
A
Pakistan
B
Sri Lanka
C
Singapore
D
India
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -"We are pleased to announce that the IBSF has allotted the World Billiards Championship to India for the next four years. This will be the only World Championship recognised by all as the earlier one being held by the World Billiards Limited will not take place now.

Detailed explanation-2: -In billiards, India’s leading cueist, Pankaj Advani has claimed his 25th gold medal on the world stage, winning the 2022 IBSF World Billiards Championship in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. He outclassed compatriot Sourav Kothari 4-0 in a one-sided final to defend the title for the fifth time in a row.

Detailed explanation-3: -See a complete list of World Billiards Champions. David Causier from England won the 2022 World Billiards Championship, defeating Peter Gilchrist from Singapore.

Detailed explanation-4: -Walter Lindrum won the title in 1934, after which the championship collapsed. Only two challenge matches took place over the next three decades, one in 1951 and another in 1964.

Detailed explanation-5: -Pankaj Arjan Advani (born 24 July 1985) is an Indian billiards and former professional snooker player. He is a 25-time International Billiards and Snooker Federation (IBSF) world champion.

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