No one to welcome a world champion

There was no one from the state government, no cops, no crazy fan or hysteric mob to welcome home a world champion.

Pankaj Advani, the new world professional billiard champion, was welcomed by an ecstatic brother, mother and some close friends at the Bangalore International Airport at around 3 am early Tuesday morning.

Some Karnataka Billiards Association members were also present at the airport to receive him. The mood was quite sober, just like the champ himself .

The tired yet composed Pankaj told the waiting media, "I am very happy. I hope my win adds inspirational value to the cueists of the country."

Earlier, Pankaj's mother Kajal and brother, Shree treated everyone waiting for the champ to coffee.