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The WPA’s 2024 World 9-Ball Championship Begins in Jeddah!
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – June 4, 2024: The highly anticipated 2024 World 9-Ball Championship kicked off yesterday at the prestigious Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal City Sports Hall in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia....
World Pool Association Announces Establishment of Parasport Division and Appointment of Dr. Viktoriia Nagorna as Director
The World Pool Association (WPA) is proud to announce the creation of the WPA Parasport Division, reflecting our commitment to inclusivity and the promotion of billiards among athletes of all...
WPA PRESS RELEASE – HEYBALL
The World Pool Association (WPA), the international governing body for pool, is proud to announce the elevation of Heyball from a pool code governed by an Affiliated International Federation to a...
The Global Heyball Craze: A Look into the 2024 Tournament Calendar
Heyball, the rising star in the world of competitive sports, is set to dazzle fans worldwide with its 2024 tournament calendar hosted by JOY Billiards and the World Pool Association (WPA). Here's a...
Asian 9Ball Pool (Ladies & Girls-U17) Championships 2024
The Asian Confederation of Billiard Sports organized the Asian 9Ball Pool Championships 2024 for Ladies and Girls (U17), which was hosted by the Saudi Arabia Billiards and Snooker Federation (SABSF)...
PBS HEADS TO NEW ZEALAND FOR 2 WPA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS AND AN OPEN EVENT
Events: Massé WPA Women’s World 9-Ball Championship, Predator WPA Junior World Championships and Predator New Zealand Men’s Open Dates: September 2nd to 8th, 2024 Location: Hamilton, New Zealand The...
PREDATOR PRO BILLIARD SERIES TO TAKE 2 WPA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TO VENEZUELA IN OCTOBER
The 2024 Yalin WPA Men’s World 8-Ball Championship and VenBilliards WPA Women’s World 10-Ball Championship will be staged in Venezuela from October 9-20 after a new three-year partnership was agreed...
Introducing the World Billiards Museum in Yushan: A Haven for Cue Sports Enthusiasts
Cue sports enthusiasts have reason to rejoice as the World Billiards Museum recently unveiled its doors in the picturesque city of Yushan. Nestled amidst the verdant landscapes and rich cultural...
Spectacular Opening Ceremony – 2024 Joy Cup Heyball Masters Grand Final in Qinhuangdao
Qinhuangdao, renowned for its picturesque coastal landscapes, played host to an unforgettable spectacle as the 2024 Joy Cup Heyball Masters Grand Final kicked off in mesmerising style. The opening...
Polish Dynamic Billard 10-Ball Open – KIELCE 2024 tournament!
A Pole wins the Polish Dynamic Billard 10-Ball Open World Cup – KIELCE 2024! Sports and organizational success - this is how we can briefly summarize the event that took place in the capital of the...
Kielce inaugurated the Polish Dynamic Billard 10-Ball Open World Cup!
The capital of the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship hosts the world's leading billiard players. The opening ceremony of the Polish Dynamic Billard 10-Ball Open took place on Thursday evening at the Grand...
MALMO OPEN – AN INTERNATIONAL PARASPORT EVENT OF FORMAT
MALMO OPEN – AN INTERNATIONAL PARASPORT EVENT OF FORMAT For the second time I have just had the opportunity to visit one of the largest Parasport events in the world – Malmo Open. The whole thing...
Medallists for the 2024 Predator WPA World 10 Ball Championships
While there can be only ONE champion, the roster of the medallists for the Predator WPA 10 Ball World Championships was top shelf. Congratulations to these players for making Carlo -"the black...
Barry Jenner replaces Shane Tyree on the WCBS board.
As you may already be aware of, each one of the three main divisions under the World Confederation of Billiards Sports (WCBS – Carom, Pool and Snooker), do have three representatives each on its...
EDWARD CHARLTON – 30 August 1953 – 24 February 2024
Edward Charlton, eldest son of legendary Eddie Charlton passed away Saturday, 24 February 2024 in Cessnock Hospital. Edward followed his father into the billiards industry. Early on, he tried his...
