India finishes on top with 13 medals at Commonwealth Cue Sports Championships
India dominated the Commonwealth Cue Sports Championships in Ahmedabad, securing 13 medals including three golds in an all-Indian final spectacle.
India finished on top of the medal tally at the Commonwealth Cue Sports Championships 2026, securing a massive 13 medals at the event held in Ahmedabad.
The championships, which concluded at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex on Saturday, saw the host nation achieve a dominant performance with a haul of three gold, five silver, and five bronze medals. The tournament, organized by Apex Sports Promotion and hosted by the Billiards & Snooker Federation of India (BSFI), served as a centerpiece for the federation's centenary celebrations.
All-Indian Finals Steal the Spotlight
The tournament was marked by intense domestic rivalries, as several finals featured two Indian players battling for the top spot. In the Men’s Snooker category, Aditya Snehal Mehta delivered a masterclass performance to claim the gold medal, defeating fellow countryman Dhvaj Haria with a convincing 3-0 scoreline. Haria had to settle for silver, while Laxman Singh Rawat secured a bronze medal.
The dominance continued in the Men’s English Billiards, where Rayaan Razmi emerged victorious in an all-Indian showdown against Siddharth Sailesh Parikh to take home the gold. Similarly, in the Women’s English Billiards, Anupama Ramachandran clinched the title after defeating her compatriot Revanna Umadevi 1-0 in a tightly contested final.
Detailed Medal Breakdown for India
India's success spanned across multiple disciplines, showcasing the depth of talent in the country's cue sports programs. Key performances included:
- Men's Snooker: Gold for Aditya Snehal Mehta, Silver for Dhvaj Haria, and Bronze for Laxman Singh Rawat.
- Women's Snooker: Keerthana Pandian secured a silver medal after a tough 0-3 loss to Great Britain's Rebecca Kenna, while Ishika Shah and Shruthi Lakshminarayanan picked up bronze medals.
- Women's English Billiards: Gold for Anupama Ramachandran and Silver for Revanna Umadevi.
- Men's Heyball: Paras Gupta earned a silver medal after a heartbreaking 5-6 defeat to South Africa's Jason Theron, while Uzair Khan claimed bronze.
- Women's 10-Ball Pool: Divya Sharma secured a bronze medal in the Men's 10-Ball Pool category.
A Global Stage in Ahmedabad
The championships brought together 144 players representing more than 40 nations. Competitors faced off over four days of intense action across five major disciplines: English Billiards, Snooker, Heyball, 10-Ball Pool, and Blackball.
The closing ceremony was graced by Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha, who attended as the Chief Guest to honor the athletes. This event marked the first time these multi-discipline championships were staged on Indian soil, signaling the country's rising influence in the global cue sports arena.
While India dominated the podium, international players from Great Britain, Australia, South Africa, and Singapore also secured significant victories, particularly in the Blackball and 10-Ball Pool categories, ensuring a high level of competitive parity on the world stage.