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...
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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...
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...
GBE 2024 Billiards EXPO celebrates it’s 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...
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
Joy Billiards Sports inks 3 year deal with WPA worth USD$6,000,000 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...
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...
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...
WADA’s 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...
KELLY FISHER – WPA BOARD MEMBER
Monday 19th September 2022 Media Release NEW BOARD MEMBER The WPA takes great pleasure in announcing that KELLY FISHER of Great Britain will join our Board of Directors. WPA President Ian Anderson...
NEW WPA MEMBER – ACBS
Monday 19th September 2022 Media Release NEW WPA MEMBER The WPA is delighted to announce that the Asian Confederation of Billiard Sports (ACBS) has been appointed as our new member responsible for...