Indore, Jan 7 (PTI) Top cueists, including Pankaj Advani, will take part in the 86th National Billiards and Snooker Championship beginning here on January 18.

Besides Advani, veteran cueists like Aditya Mehta, Rupesh Shah and Vidya Pillai will participate in the Rs 10 lakh prize money tournament that will conclude on February 10.

Madhya Pradesh Billiards and Snooker Association president Bholu Mehta told PTI Monday that the preparations are underway for the tournament, which will be held at the Yashwant Club.

He said in the 24-day event, the competition would be held under different categories, including under-16, under-19 along with senior class.

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