The World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA) and International Chinese Eight-ball Association (ICEA) are delighted to announce our latest cooperation that sees ICEA becoming the sole authority to manage and promote the sport of Chinese Pool worldwide. ICEA fully recognizes the governing status of the WPA in the pool-billiard system. This milestone event marks ICEA’s entry into the Olympic organogram through the WPA system.
Since its establishment in 2012, the ICEA has made unremitting endeavor to the globalization of this sport. In the past few years, Chinese Pool has become a global sensation. From a street side game to having participants and fans from over 60 countries across the globe, it has become a “next big thing” in the billiard world. Next, ICEA will standardize, normalize and professionalize the league system which will cover 180 countries on six continents, making Chinese Pool an inclusive indoor sport for men and women of all ages.
As the world governing body of Chinese Pool, ICEA will provide all-dimensional supporting and management system in all countries and continents. ICEA will set up unified standards for the industry and provide guidance on hosting tournaments, professional training, player registration, etc.
The President of ICEA, Mr Qiao Bing said “We will be working very closely with the WPA for inclusion of Chinese Pool in to the World Games and Olympic Games”.
The President of WPA, Mr Ian Anderson said “The WPA will support the ICEA in attaining its goals and ambitions and if the past 9 years are anything to go by, then there is no doubt that this will be achieved”.
Qiao Bing calls on ardent Chinese Pool followers to approach ICEA, “ICEA will spare no effort to support our fellows around the world. We will provide a clear path for promotion and marketing, so as to pave the way for Chinese Pool activities to be carried out in an orderly way all over the world.”
World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA)
Ian Anderson – President
International Chinese Eight-ball Association (ICEA)
Qiao Bing – President
