Billiards player Pankaj Advani has been recommended for Padma Bhushan by the Billiards and Snooker Federation of India (BSFI).
Advani, a 15-time world champion in billiards and snooker, was also recommended for the honour last year also.
Advani has already been conferred with a Padma Shri (2009), Khel Ratna (2005-06) and Arjuna Award (2004).
Padam Bushan is India’s third-highest civilian honour.