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Jinan Heritage Classic – Men & Women
The WPA is delighted to announce the Jinan Heritage Classic - Men & Women. The Championships will be for both men and women, the two Championships being played simultaneously. Venue for event is...
China Open Semi Final
Men's 2nd Semi-final Wu Jiaqing has been in sparkling form throughout the event and has deserved his spot in the final. Wu has been comfortable in all his wins, with only the match against Niels...
China Open Champions!
Women's Final Both players were very tense and trying to be extra careful not to make any mistakes. It appeared that two time world champion Liu Sha Sha had the title in her bag when she led 8/5,...
China Open single elimination commenced..
Single elimination commenced today for the 16 women and 32 men who remain in the tournament. In the women's division it was an all Asian affair, with 8 women from China, 3 Chinese Taipei, 2 Korean,...
Day 1 of the China Open completed..
With Day 1 of the China Open completed, no great surprises as far as the results go. In the men's division, Mika Immonen has certainly looked to be in great form, easily accounting for his opening...
China Open – Shanghai
While the qualifiers are determining the last available spots for the China Open, international players are now arriving into Shanghai ahead of the tournament start on Thursday. A total of 112...
ALBIN IS OCEAN’S APART
By Ted Lerner WPA Press Officer Photos Courtesy of Vinod Divakaran/ Doha Stadium Plus (Doha, Qatar)--Austria's Albin Ouschan knew coming into today's semi-finals and finals at the World 9-ball...
IT’S DOWN TO A FANTASTIC FOUR IN DOHA
By Ted Lerner WPA Press Officer Photos Courtesy of Bo Bader (Doha, Qatar)--After a week of what has arguably been one of the most highly competitive tournaments in World 9-ball Championship history,...
SHAW, SHANE GO ON THE OFFENSIVE
By Ted Lerner WPA Press Officer Photos Courtesy of Bo Bader (Doha, Qatar)--After an unpredictable day of world class pool, the 2016 WPA World 9-ball Championship has come down to the last 16...
FIT, FRESH AND FABULOUS
By Ted Lerner WPA Press Officer Photos Courtesy of Bo Bader (Doha, Qatar)--Misery and joy danced a sultry tango today at the Al Arabi Sports Club in Doha on Day 2 of the 2016 WPA World 9-ball...
PRESSURE BECOMES THE GREAT EQUALIZER ON JUDGEMENT DAY
By Ted Lerner WPA Press Officer Photos Courtesy of Bo Bader (Doha, Qatar)--Omar Al Shaheen knows that success in championship pool is as much about perseverance as it is about being an amazing shot...
THE MIDDLE EAST RISES ON THE WORLD STAGE
By Ted Lerner WPA Press Officer Photos Courtesy of Bo Bader (Doha, Qatar)--The moments before the first rack on the first day of the World 9-ball Championship are never easy, even for the best of...
2016 WORLD 9-BALL ALL SET TO KICK OFF IN QATAR
By Ted Lerner WPA Press Officer (Doha, Qatar)--The burning hot desert kingdom of Qatar is about to be set ablaze in sporting terms as the 25th edition of the WPA World 9-ball Championship breaks off...
International Billiard Festival | Kielce, Poland
Photo captured from the festival which includes the WPA World 9-Ball Championship for Wheelchair athletes
NATE “OKINAWA SLIM” BRYANT
Retired Marine, world famous trick shot artist, and past president of the World Pool Billiard Association - Artistic Pool Division Nate "Okinawa Slim" Bryant is pleased to announce that he has been...
