Sourav Kothari, the reigning world billiards champion from India, has urged for billiards to be included in the 2030 Commonwealth Games and Asian Games. He highlighted India's strong history in cue sports and emphasized the need for greater outreach to attract youth to the sport.

• 01Sourav Kothari calls for billiards' inclusion in the 2030 Commonwealth Games, emphasizing India's rich history in the sport.
• 02Billiards and snooker were previously featured in the Asian Games from 1998 to 2010, where India won 15 medals.
• 03Kothari's recent world title victory comes shortly after the death of his father, a significant influence in his life.
• 04He acknowledges the complexity of cue sports as a barrier to youth participation and calls for more outreach efforts.
• 05Kothari plans to participate in upcoming snooker events in Mumbai and Ahmedabad, as well as the IBSF World Snooker Championships later this year.

The inclusion of billiards in the Commonwealth Games could inspire more young players in India to take up the sport, potentially leading to increased participation and success in international competitions.