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When did Pankaj Advani begin playing billiards?
Advani made his international competitive debut at the Asian Billiards Championship 2002, held at Bangalore.
How long did he play billiards?
2012.
Did he win any tournaments?
World Billiards Championship in 2005 at Qawra.
How old was he?
17.
What if any challenges did he face during his career?
In October 2012, in Leeds, England, Advani won his seventh (counting professional and amateur) World Billiards Championship title.

Question: Any additional interesting information?
Self-contained rewrite: Any additional interesting information in addition to Pankaj Advani's early career?