Snooker Finals Put Champions Under Pressure
A 5-4 decider settled the United States final, while Denmark's champion won 5-0. Across ten countries, results included a title hat-trick and a comeback from 2-0 down.
Cue Sports Competitions 37 stories
Cue Sports Competitions is the event-focused part of the cue-sports taxonomy, covering tournaments, ranking events, qualifiers and championship structures rather than the disciplines themselves. Its scope includes draws, schedules, player fields, knockout and round-robin formats, qualification routes and the regulations that determine how an event progresses.
The category is intended for readers following where competition happens and how players move through it. Results alone belong under rankings and results; rules of individual games stay in their own sections. Here the emphasis is the organisation, pathway and context of cue-sports competition in the UAE and beyond.
The category is intended for readers following where competition happens and how players move through it. Results alone belong under rankings and results; rules of individual games stay in their own sections. Here the emphasis is the organisation, pathway and context of cue-sports competition in the UAE and beyond.
Nguyen Wins Five-Set Derby to Reach PBA Quarter-finals
Dao Van Ly twice pulled level, but Nguyen Quoc Nguyen sealed their PBA Tour derby with an 11-2 fifth set in South Korea.
Jimmy Robertson Falls One Frame Short of Shenzhen Final
Robertson gave away 41 foul points while trying to escape a snooker on the last red, but still took Yuan Sijun to a deciding frame. The £34,500 semi-final prize eased concerns about his place on tour after a difficult season.
Scottish Open Draw Brings Snooker Stars to Edinburgh
The BetVictor Scottish Open runs in Edinburgh from December 14 to 20. Chris Wakelin will defend his title in a field that includes John Higgins and Zhao Xintong.
Wu Yize beats Shaun Murphy in another Shenzhen decider
Murphy missed an early chance in the deciding frame, and Wu answered with a 117 clearance for a 5-4 win. Wu will face Judd Trump in the semi-finals, after beating Murphy in another major decider.
Dien Bien's First Cue Sports Open Reveals a Development Gap
More than 150 athletes from 11 clubs took part in Dien Bien's first open club billiards and snooker tournament. The turnout points to a development gap: billiards is not among the five sports in the province's 2026-2030 training plan.
Can Tho hosts 2026 national carom championship with 451 athletes
The championship opened in Can Tho on 1 October, with 451 athletes and team representatives from 13 provinces and cities. Matches run through 10 October.
Szewczyk Wins His Second World 10-Ball Title in Vietnam
Wojciech Szewczyk beat Eklent Kaci in the 26 September final to win his second World 10-Ball Championship and the $80,000 prize. The Predator Pro Billiard Series also crowned champions in women's 9-ball and mixed doubles.
Ben Aissa Hicham takes Algeria's opening nine-ball stage
Hicham beat Akhram Arkab 7-4 in Sidi Bel Abbes to win the first stage of Algeria's national men's nine-ball championship. The result has no direct connection to UAE sports.
Dien Bien Hosts Regional Billiards and Snooker Cup
More than 150 athletes from 11 clubs are competing in Dien Bien's 2026 Royal regional tournament. Singles and team events use different formats across two days.
خالد الغامدي wins both men's titles at Saudi billiards championship
خالد الغامدي won the men's 9-ball and 10-ball titles at بطولة السعودية للبلياردو 2026 in Riyadh. The event drew 77 players across four categories and featured 138 matches.
Aaron Busuttil makes Maltese snooker history with Q Tour Europe win in Sofia
Aaron Busuttil stormed to a 4-0 win over Edward Jones in Sofia, becoming the first Maltese player to win a Q Tour title after a stunning seven-match run.
Vietnamese campaign ends as no players reach knockout stage at WPA 10-Ball
Vietnam's run at the WPA World 10-Ball Championship is over. No home players made it to the knockout rounds after Eklent Kaci of Albania beat Duong Khuc Hoang in the final qualifier.
World pool elite descend on Ho Chi Minh City for half million dollar showdown
Over 200 international and Vietnamese players are gathering in Ho Chi Minh City as Vietnam hosts the WPA World Ten Ball Championship for the second year, with a total prize fund of 500,000 USD and a week of top-level cue sports.
Vietnam bows out of World 10-Ball Championship as home hopes fade
Vietnam's last shot at the 2026 World 10-Ball Championship ended in Ho Chi Minh City. Both Duong Khuc Hoang and Bui Xuan Vang were knocked out, leaving the host nation with no players in either draw.
Truong Chi Khanh claims three cushion billiards gold at Vinh Long regional games
Truong Chi Khanh took gold in a tough three cushion billiards field at Vinh Long's first regional sports festival, beating 59 opponents and sealing a clear win in the final. His victory sets a new standard for local cue sports.
Riyadh to Host High Stakes Billiards and Snooker Championships
Riyadh is set for a major cue sports double-header as billiards and snooker championships roll out at Localizer Mall and Ronnie's academy, offering over SAR650,000 in prize money and shaping the Saudi national team selection.
Morocco hosts world billiards championship in Marrakech with 300 players
The 2026 World Billiards Championship has begun in Marrakech, bringing together nearly 300 players from 18 countries across 24 categories. Morocco's men's and women's teams have already posted strong early results, raising hopes for a standout performance on home ground.
Mark Williams books International Championship spot with clinical qualifying win
Mark Williams secured his place at the International Championship with a 6-4 win over Andrew Higginson, making a century and five more breaks over 50. Mark Selby and Thepchaiya Un-Nooh also advanced comfortably, setting up the final day of qualifying.
Vietnam to host World 10-Ball Championship with record prize fund
Vietnam will stage the 2026 World 10-Ball Championship at Phu Tho Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City, drawing more than 200 top male cueists and offering a total prize pool of 500,000 USD. The event cements Vietnam's growing status in global cue sports.
Duong Quoc Hoang aims for world 10-ball title on home turf
Vietnamese billiards standout Duong Quoc Hoang, known as Hoang Sao, will compete for a two billion dong winner's prize at the 2026 World 10-Ball Championship in Ho Chi Minh City, facing a field of 200 players from 40 countries.
Kyren Wilson edges out Crowley in tense International Championship qualifier
Kyren Wilson narrowly avoided an early exit at the International Championship qualifiers, coming back from 5-2 behind to beat world number 89 Leone Crowley 6-5 and secure his spot in the main event in Nanjing.
Can Tho to host 2026 Vietnamese national billiards and snooker championships
Can Tho has been chosen to host the 2026 National Clubs Billiards and Snooker Championship and the National Youth Carom Championship, bringing 300 athletes and a 300 million VND prize pool to the city for the first time.
Winui and Liu to face Mitchell in Northern Ireland Open Qualifiers opener
The Northern Ireland Open Qualifiers 2026 begin with Winui and Liu taking on Mitchell in the first round on 14 September. Fans can follow live scores and streaming across major platforms, with full player stats and match history available.
Tran Quyet Chien moves on to knockout stage after dramatic loss
Tran Quyet Chien lost to Tran Thanh Luc after a stunning 17-point streak at the HBSF Tour MIN Table Cup, but still advanced to the knockout rounds as group runner-up. The result changes the tournament's competitive picture.
Cheltenham Racecourse braces for British Open snooker ticket surge
Tickets for the 2027 British Open at Cheltenham Racecourse go on sale this week, with WST Play members getting first pick. The event, held during the school holidays, features a packed schedule and special deals for under-16s.
Central Bank Team Wins Billiards Gold at Companies Olympiad in Port Said
The Central Bank team took first place in billiards at the 59th Companies Olympiad in Port Said, finishing ahead of strong teams from the oil and confectionery sectors. Their win reflects the growing interest in cue sports among Egypt's corporate teams.
Tran Quyet Chien outplays Frederic Caudron in three cushion billiards finals
Tran Quyet Chien has become Frederic Caudron's toughest opponent in international three cushion billiards, winning six of their last seven matches since 2018 and consistently beating the Belgian in major finals.
New Champions Emerge at Da Nang Billiards Tournament
The 10th Da Nang Sports Festival's billiards championship brought together 129 athletes from 18 districts, competing across 10 events for medals, cash prizes, and team honors. The tournament highlighted the city's expanding cue sports scene.
Azeddine Shadi Tops Actor Hesham El Meligy in UAE Corporate Snooker Exhibition
Azeddine Shadi, playing for the Central Bank, defeated actor Hesham El Meligy in an exhibition snooker match at Suez Petroleum Company, bringing together sport and entertainment during the UAE corporate Olympiad.