Sixteen-time world champion in billiards and snooker cuiest, Pankaj Advani is gearing up for a new challenge as he prepares to play back-to-back in both formats at the IBSF World Championships in Doha.

Talking about the new challenge where Advani will play billiards from November 9 to 15) and snooker from November 17 to 25, the Arjuna awardee said: "I have played both within a gap of a day or two at the National Championships, but I will be doing it for the first time at the world level. I know that it is not going to be easy, but I will give my best."