Overview

• The Indian squad reunited 2023 champions Pankaj Advani, Aditya Mehta and Brijesh Damani, though Mehta missed both the semifinal and final with a neck injury.
• In the semifinals India rallied from 1-3 in the deciding frame to edge Hong Kong-1 3-2, with Damani’s 33-point clearance proving decisive.
• After dropping the opening frame in the final, India shifted momentum with Advani’s 66-25 singles win and a commanding 76-33 doubles performance to secure the gold.
• Advani amassed tournament-high scoring, including a 116 break against Oman in the group stage, while Damani’s strategic safety play anchored crucial frames throughout.
• India topped Group C with straight 3-0 victories over Bangladesh, Oman and Hong Kong-2 to advance as group leaders into the knockout rounds.