Leading Odisha cueist Subrat Das made history when he became the first player from the state to win a tournament outside India today. A multi-time Odisha state champion, Subrat achieved the glorious feat in the Irish Open Challenge Cup Billiards Tournament, which was held at SBI Academy of Excellence in Carlow, Ireland from April 19-22.
The title triumph assumed added significance as Subrat bounced back from a hopeless position to win the dramatic final against Indian opponent Srinu Katipogu (India) 220-200. The Odisha cueist was trailing by 100 points with nine minutes left for the one-hour title clash. Unfazed, Subrat registered two vital breaks of 60 and 40 to clinch a thrilling victory.