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Geet Sethi
is rated as one of the best billiards
players the game has ever produced. His success as a cueist is remarkable.
He is a fluent and immaculate player, having a lot of patience and
concentration. And this cool temperament has always given an extra
edge against his opponents. His dedication to the game is tremendous
and his name is synonymous with the game itself.
Interview
What differentiates your sportal from other sports portals?
Our portal encompasses all sporting events. We have billiards,
tennis, badminton and many other exciting sports. We have columns
written by Indian achievers, news, features…Padukone, Ashwini Nachappa
and others write for us. We have interactive sessions with a psychologist
and doctors writing on medicine and fitness. We plan to improve
the site through audio and visual tools like online matches… and
so on.
How do you shuttle between business and the game?
I keep shuttling between the job and game. At some point of
time you have to do something. It's a stage which everyone has to
face. There is more to life than the game. Over the last 4 to 5
years, yes, my practice sessions have reduced.
You think snooker has gained popularity over billiards?
Both billiards and snooker are no longer seen as elitist sports.
Not in India, definitely. It is more personality driven than anything
else.
 Has
pool spoiled billiards' Gentleman Image?
Nowadays, more people are into pool. But it hasn't taken the Gentleman's
image.
Your successor?
Pankaj Advani, the present national junior snooker champion, is
my successor. He has the stuff in him. There is more of him to be
seen in future.
What's your advice to budding talents?
You think money is more important than the game itself? Money
does play a role, but it comes only later. It shouldn't be the first
thing in the sportsperson's mind.
The secret of your long breaks…
Intense concentration. It comes by practice…
Tell me something more about Sethi, the sports journalist?
I've enjoyed not only writing sports articles, but journalism
as a whole. The print medium has power.
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