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 has formed a billiards and snooker federation for 2026-2031, electing Huynh Anh Hung as president. Its agenda includes youth events and at least one or two national-level tournaments.
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.
The city's economic and technical bloc brought six agencies and partner units together for men's and women's football and billiards. The exchange marked the 96th anniversary of the Vietnam Women's Union.
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 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 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.
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.
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'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 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.
Joud Mohammed Bukhari has become the first Saudi and Arab woman to win a medal at the Asian billiards championship. Her fast rise from homegrown talent to international podium marks a turning point for Saudi women's cue sports.
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.
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 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 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.
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 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.
Vietnam's elite three cushion billiards players are set to compete in back-to-back world championships in France this September, with both women's and youth squads aiming to convert recent continental success into global podium finishes.
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.
The UAE Billiard Federation has introduced the first 'UAE Teams Billiard League', rolling out new competition rules and partnering with the UAE Sports for All Federation to boost participation and raise standards across the country.
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.
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.
The twentieth Qatar School Olympic Programme expects over 28,000 students to compete in 36 sports, including new additions like billiards and bowling. Organisers have outlined a development plan and say preparations are complete.
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.
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.
Vietnam's Nguyen Dinh Khuat overturned a major deficit to defeat Japanese master Atsuki Kyota 35-33 in a tense World Billiards Cup 2026 qualifier in Belgium, seizing a crucial advantage in the race for the next round.
Chris Ashmore, commissioned to paint Ronnie O'Sullivan on the Spot On Snooker Club in Sheffield, has addressed fierce criticism of his mural, clarifying that the artwork is unfinished and will be completed with proper access and time.
Ronnie O'Sullivan's 6-3 defeat to Chang Bingyu in the Wuhan Open semi-finals extends his ranking event drought, but the seven-time world champion insists he will continue competing for at least 18 more months despite ongoing mental health battles.
World champion Wu Yize edged Liu Hongyu 4-3 to advance at the British Open in Cheltenham, setting up a second-round clash with former Crucible winner Kyren Wilson. Several top seeds progressed, while notable names including Mark Williams and Neil Robertson exited early.
