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The WCBS is all set to host its second Championship in Kielce, Poland from 25-28 July 2024.

A 4-day competition will see 6 teams compete against each other across the disciplines of Carom, 10-Ball Pool, Heyball, and Snooker.

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 tapestry of Yushan, this museum stands as a testament to the enduring legacy and global appeal of billiards, and it was a privilege for the World Pool Association to be part of this historical event, contributing to the celebration of cue sports excellence and the preservation of its rich heritage.

The final of the World Championship for National teams could not have had a later moment of truth: the dying seconds of extra time as they say in football. It took two singles matches and a Scotch Double play-off that went to 14-14 before Vietnam’s Phuong Vinh Bao made the glorious last point. 

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 ceremony, held in the city’s prestigious stadium, not only marked the commencement of the highly anticipated tournament but also set a new standard for grandeur and magnificence.

A Pole wins the Polish Dynamic Billard 10-Ball Open World Cup – KIELCE 2024!

The second presentation of carom billiards in Yushan (China) could not have started better, good news regarding the collaboration with the Chinese federation – CBSA – that will present its first participant in the 3-Cushion Asian Championships, it is a certainly historic moment, a country opens Full of enormous possibilities and with the capacity for rapid development, billiards is developing an enormous increase in China in general and in Yushan in particular and we hope that carom will also be a participant in that journey.

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 got started in 1977 with just one single sport on the program, Table Tennis, and in 2016 it became the second biggest event behind the Paralympic Games, with 18 sports and 2518 athletes. Yes, make no mistake about it – that is how the participants are seeing themselves, and if you think that this may be slightly exaggerated, then clearly you have not witnessed these athletes in action!

Vietnam, they say, is the most optimistic country in the world. At times, Quyet Chien Tran needed that quality. He went through the eye of the needle once or twice, but at the end of the day, he held his third World Cup trophy. For Sameh Sidhom, there was a third career silver medal. 

Chieh-Yu Chou wins the inaugural PBS Women Showdown title, a $100,000 event held in Las Vegas featuring 16 of the top female pool players in the world.

Chieh Yu Chou and Jung Lin Chang won the inaugural Apex Mixed Doubles title, a one-day event that took place on February 25th as part of the Pro Billiard Series tournaments held at the CSI Expo Las Vegas.

The 2024 Las Vegas Open by Rums of Puerto Rico concluded in a spectacular fashion as Filipino billiards sensations Chezka Centeno and Lee Vann Corteza emerged victorious, clinching the women’s and men’s titles respectively. This historic win marks the first US Pro Billiard Series title for both athletes, solidifying their prowess on the international billiards stage.