I was very fortunate to discover my real talent at 10: Pankaj

For Pankaj Advani , a childhood love for sports slowly turned into a lifelong pursuit, taking him from playing several games at school to becoming one of India’s most celebrated cueists. But behind the titles and medals is a journey shaped by curiosity, discipline, self-belief and the simple joy of playing. On National Sports Day , Pankaj looks back at the moment he found his calling, and the lessons sports have taught him along the way.