With every passing year, Pankaj Advani has proved that he was born to achieve. On Saturday night he proved it yet again. He beat compatriot Rupesh Shah 5-4 to annex the Asian Billiards title in Myanmar. En-route he also became the first Indian to claim the title twice.

This title could not have come at a better time. Looking back in less than six months, Advani has conquered almost every billiards title up for grabs. The National title, the world title (time format) and now the Asian crown.

The 22-year-old Bangalore boy's story is that of courage to be himself. The courage he has shown from the tender age of 11. State government accolades and appreciations have been far and few for this Khel Ratna awardee, but that has hardly proved to be stumbling block in his illustrious career. At a time when the cricket crazy country is reveling in the cricketainment called the Indian Premier League, Advani has made his country proud again. Like always, he made his cue do the talking, but how many have listened to the sound of success coming from his cue?  Lets stand up and applaud our new Asian Champion. Atta boy.