World Ladies Billiards Champion M Chitra was felicitated by KSBA

Bangalore, Apr 9 (UNI) Just crowned World Billiards champion M Chitra was today felicitated by the Karnataka State Billiards Association (KSBA) here today.

KSBA President Pandu Prakash presented a Cheque for Rs 50,000 to her at a function in which former World Billiards Champion Pankaj Advani and Karnataka Olympic Association President K Govindraj and large number of well wishers were present.

Speaking on the occasion Chitra said she was thrilled in winning her first world title. " It was my maiden title and I want to bring more and more laurels to the Country." Sports Writers Association Bangalore (SWAB) also honoured M Chitra with the Association President Kalyan Ashok presenting a Cheque for Rs 5,000.

Dronacharya Awardee Arvind Savur, who was her coach, congratulating Chitra said that though initially he could not concentrate more on her she has achieved the feat " it is really a commendable achievement." UNI MSP VK RKN1508