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 discipline directly governed by the WPA. This significant transition underscores the growing popularity and importance of Heyball in the global pool community.  Heyball, a […] The post WPA PRESS RELEASE – HEYBALL appeared first on WPA Pool ..read more

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 glimpse at the action-packed schedule: – Americas Heyball Championship (July 8-12, USA): A prestigious invitation-only event offering a $116,000 USD prize pool. […] The post The Global Heyball Craze: A Look into the 2024 Tournament Calendar appeared first on WPA Pool ..read more

Dr. Venisha Gooriah Jugnarain, President of the Mauritius Pool Association, has achieved a remarkable milestone by earning a diploma in Management of Olympic Sports Organizations. Her completion of the Advanced Sports Management Course, conducted by the Mauritius Olympic Committee, signifies a significant advancement for Pool in Africa. Dr. Jugnarain’s dedication to sports management is evident […] The post Dr. Venisha Gooriah Jugnarain’s Diploma in Olympic Sports Management: A Triumph for African Pool appeared first on WPA Pool ..read more

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) at their Academy in Riyadh.  This remained a big success for the Asian Confederation of Billiard Sports in its second year of being the official regional body for Pool games. ACBS President […] The post Asian 9Ball Pool (Ladies & Girls-U17) Championships 2024 appeared first on WPA Pool ..read more

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 global billiards community eagerly anticipates the second stop of the Predator Pro Billiard Series season, set to take place in the picturesque city of Hamilton, New Zealand, from […] The post PBS HEADS TO NEW ZEALAND FOR 2 WPA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS AND AN OPEN EVENT appeared first on WPA Pool ..read more

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 between the Predator Pro Billiard Series and VenBilliardsCorporation. The Predator Pro Billiard Series has also agreed a three-year partnership with Yalin to be the official […] The post PREDATOR PRO BILLIARD SERIES TO TAKE 2 WPA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TO VENEZUELA IN OCTOBER appeared first on WPA Pool ..read more

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 […] The post Spectacular Opening Ceremony – 2024 Joy Cup Heyball Masters Grand Final in Qinhuangdao appeared first on WPA Pool ..read more

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 Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship in mid-March. The Polish Dynamic Billard 10-Ball Open – KIELCE 2024 billiards World Cup is behind us, […] The post Polish Dynamic Billard 10-Ball Open – KIELCE 2024 tournament! appeared first on WPA Pool ..read more

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 Hotel Kielce. The first day of the event taking place on 16 Dynamic III tables located in the Grand Hotel Kielce is behind us. No […] The post Kielce inaugurated the Polish Dynamic Billard 10-Ball Open World Cup! appeared first on WPA Pool ..read more

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 got started in 1977 with just one single sport on the program, Table Tennis, and in 2016 it became […] The post MALMO OPEN – AN INTERNATIONAL PARASPORT EVENT OF FORMAT appeared first on WPA Pool ..read more