Shruthi Lakshminarayanan Wins Third Consecutive World Billiards Title
Indian cueist Shruthi Lakshminarayanan has won the 2026 World Women's Billiards Championship in England, securing her third consecutive world title. She defeated Sweden's Eva Palmius in the final to complete a hat-trick of championship victories.
What happened
Indian cueist Shruthi Lakshminarayanan secured her third consecutive World Women's Billiards Championship title, completing a historic hat-trick at the tournament held on Wednesday, 21 October 2026. The championship took place at the Landywood Snooker Club in Walsall or Great Wyrley, England.
In the final match of the tournament, Shruthi L defeated Sweden's Eva Palmius with a score of 414–153. During this decisive match, she recorded impressive breaks of 82, 57, and a century break of 105. The tournament featured a round-robin qualifying stage among a field of five players, where Shruthi won all four of her qualifying matches.
Important dates
| Championship Date | 21 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Publication Date | 24 October 2026 |
📌 Static GK links
- The World Women's Billiards Championship is organised and sanctioned by World Billiards Ltd, a subsidiary of the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA).
- The Women's Amateur Billiards Championship was first established in 1931 by Burroughes and Watts, with Ruth Harrison of England as the inaugural champion.
- English player Emma Bonney holds the all-time record with 13 World Women's Billiards Championship titles.
- In the concurrent 2026 men's event at the same venue, India's Pankaj Advani won the title by defeating Robert Hall.
What candidates should do
- Note down the winner's full name, sport, opponent in the final, and the venue for current affairs revision.
- Revise previous winners and basic governing bodies of cue sports for upcoming banking, SSC, and UPSC exams.
PrepZen analysis
Shruthi Lakshminarayanan's consecutive victories in 2024, 2025, and now 2026 cement her dominance in international women's billiards. For competitive exam aspirants, questions from this sports item will likely focus on the winner's name, the sport, the opponent, and the venue. Such achievements by Indian athletes on global platforms frequently appear in the current affairs sections of banking, SSC, and state civil services examinations.
Practice questions
Q1. Who did Shruthi Lakshminarayanan defeat in the final to win the 2026 World Women's Billiards Championship?
Q2. At which venue was the 2026 World Women's Billiards Championship held?
Secured her third consecutive title, completing a hat-trick.
She defeated Sweden's Eva Palmius in the final match.
🎯 Key Point: Shruthi L won third consecutive World Women's Billiards title.
FAQs
What sport does Shruthi Lakshminarayanan play?
Shruthi Lakshminarayanan plays women's billiards and represents India.
How many consecutive World Women's Billiards Championship titles has Shruthi L won?
She has won three consecutive titles, completing a hat-trick by winning in 2024, 2025, and 2026.
Who was Shruthi's opponent in the 2026 final and what was the score?
She defeated Sweden's Eva Palmius with a score of 414–153.
Who organises the World Women's Billiards Championship?
The tournament is organised and sanctioned by World Billiards Ltd, a subsidiary company of the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA).
Sources and references
- wikipedia.org (en.wikipedia.org)
- thebridge.in (thebridge.in)
- wpbsa.com (www.wpbsa.com)
- telanganatoday.com (telanganatoday.com)
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