News Archives - WPA Pool World Pool Billiard Association Sat, 27 Apr 2024 11:15:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://wpapool.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/WPA-Primary-favicon.png News Archives - WPA Pool 32 32 Introducing the World Billiards Museum in Yushan: A Haven for Cue Sports Enthusiasts https://wpapool.com/introducing-the-world-billiards-museum-in-yushan-a-haven-for-cue-sports-enthusiasts/ Wed, 27 Mar 2024 06:25:32 +0000 https://wpapool.com/?p=9765 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 […]

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]]> MALMO OPEN – AN INTERNATIONAL PARASPORT EVENT OF FORMAT https://wpapool.com/malmo-open-an-international-parasport-event-of-format/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 06:39:29 +0000 https://wpapool.com/?p=9710 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 […]

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]]> Barry Jenner replaces Shane Tyree on the WCBS board. https://wpapool.com/barry-jenner-replaces-shane-tyree-on-the-wcbs-board/ Wed, 06 Mar 2024 04:22:07 +0000 https://wpapool.com/?p=9653 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 Board of Directors. Yesterday the WPA announced to the WCBS that it is replacing one of its representatives effective immediately. WPA […]

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]]> EDWARD CHARLTON – 30 August 1953 – 24 February 2024 https://wpapool.com/edward-charlton-30-august-1953-24-february-2024/ Sun, 03 Mar 2024 20:17:42 +0000 https://wpapool.com/?p=9648 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 hand as a professional player but after some years of perseverance gave that away to concentrate on a retail and service billiards business he took […]

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]]> GBE 2024 Billiards EXPO celebrates it’s 18th Edition. https://wpapool.com/gbe-2024-billiards-expo-celebrates-its-18th-edition/ Wed, 27 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://wpapool.com/2024/01/08/gbe-2024-billiards-expo-celebrates-its-18th-edition/ GBE 2024 to Celebrate Its 18th Edition on a 30,000 Sq.m Show Floor in May As the first and biggest dedicated billiards trade show in Asia, the 18th Guangzhou International Billiards Exhibition (GBE 2024) will make a strong comeback on May 10th-12th at China Import and Export Fair Complex, occupying 3 exhibition halls (Hall 9.2-11.2) […]

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]]> WPA Constitution – Revised https://wpapool.com/wpa-constitution-revised/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 23:55:21 +0000 https://wpapool.com/2023/12/18/wpa-constitution-revised/ On 15 January 2019 the revised WPA Constitution was passed by WPA Continental Members EGA Vote. CLICK HERE to view / download the current WPA Constitution for your records

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]]> Joy Billiards Sports inks 3 year deal with WPA worth USD$6,000,000 launching Olympic push. https://wpapool.com/joy-billiards-sports-inks-3-year-deal-with-wpa-worth-usd6000000-launching-olympic-push/ Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://wpapool.com/2023/07/12/joy-billiards-sports-inks-3-year-deal-with-wpa-worth-usd6000000-launching-olympic-push/ The WPA are excited about this enduring partnership with JOY Billiards and the sport of Heyball as we strive ever closer to the Olympic dream. JOY Billiards has signed a six million USD for the next 3 years contract with WPA for hosting all Heyball world wide tournaments. The events will include: 1. Heyball World […]

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]]> First-ever WCBS Championship https://wpapool.com/first-ever-wcbs-championship/ Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://wpapool.com/2023/12/18/first-ever-wcbs-championship/ First-ever WCBS Championship The World Confederation of Billiards Sports (WCBS) is hosting its own championship for the first time in its history, taking place in Ankara, Türkiye from 20 – 23 of July 2023. This world-class event will be held with the support of the Turkish Billiards Federation (TBF) and will unite athletes from more […]

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]]> SAVE THE DATE: Join us in celebrating Play True Day 2023 on 14 April https://wpapool.com/save-the-date-join-us-in-celebrating-play-true-day-2023-on-14-april/ Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://wpapool.com/2023/12/18/save-the-date-join-us-in-celebrating-play-true-day-2023-on-14-april/ Montreal, 14 February 2023 The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) invites athletes, National and Regional Anti-Doping Organizations, Sports Federations, Governments, Major Event Organizers and all other anti-doping stakeholders around the world to “save the date” of 14 April to celebrate Play True Day 2023. Since 2014, in April of every year, the global anti-doping community has […]

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]]> WADA’s 2023 Prohibited List comes into force on 1 January https://wpapool.com/wadas-2023-prohibited-list-comes-into-force-on-1-january/ Wed, 28 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://wpapool.com/2022/12/28/wadas-2023-prohibited-list-comes-into-force-on-1-january/ Further to our communication on 29 September 2022, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) wishes to remind stakeholders that the 2023 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods (List) and the 2023 Monitoring Program come into force on 1 January 2023. The 2023 List was approved by WADA’s Executive Committee (ExCo) during its meeting on 23 September […]

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