Cue sports loses champ Kothari: Ex-World Billiards winner and coach dies at 67

Indian cue sports mourns the loss of Manoj Kothari, a former world champion and coach, who passed away at 67 after a liver transplant. Kothari, who won the World Billiards Championship in 1990 as a wildcard, inspired his son Sourav, a current world champion. His legacy in popularising cue sports in India is significant.

Jan 6, 2026 - 11:30
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Cue sports loses champ Kothari: Ex-World Billiards winner and coach dies at 67
Indian cue sports mourns the loss of Manoj Kothari, a former world champion and coach, who passed away at 67 after a liver transplant. Kothari, who won the World Billiards Championship in 1990 as a wildcard, inspired his son Sourav, a current world champion. His legacy in popularising cue sports in India is significant.

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