Opening of the 2024 World Individual Championship 3-cushion Billiards Carom

25/09/2024 1847 0

This morning, September 25, at Sea Links City (Nguyen Thong Street, Phan Thiet City) the Opening Ceremony of the 76th World Individual Championship Carom 3-cushion Billiards Tournament in 2024 took place. In attendance was the President of the Federation. World Carom Billiards Federation (UMB) Farouk Barki, representative of Vietnam Billiards & Snooker Federation. On the provincial side, attending the opening ceremony were Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Hong Hai, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and Head of the Organizing Committee Bui The Nhan.



(Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Hong Hai delivered a welcome speech; Photo: Nguyen Vu)



(President of the World Carom Billiards Federation Farouk Barki announced the opening ceremony; Photo: Nguyen Vu)

The tournament was organized by the World Carom Billiards Federation in collaboration with the Vietnam Billiards & Snooker Federation and Binh Thuan province with the participation of 48 players (from 23 countries on 5 continents) with high rankings in the competition. UMB rankings. Host Vietnam has 7 players participating in the tournament, including 2 very excellent players, Tran Quyet Chien, ranked 2nd, and Bao Phuong Vinh, ranked 3rd in the world. This is the first time the world individual 3-cushion Billiards Carom Championship has been held in Vietnam and the beautiful coastal city of Phan Thiet (Binh Thuan) is honored to be chosen to host the event from September 25 to September 29. 9.



(Representative of the Organizing Committee awards medals to the host unit and sponsors; Photo: Nguyen Vu)

In his welcome speech, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Hong Hai sent congratulations to the World Carom Billiards Federation, Vietnam Billiards & Snooker Federation and 48 athletes from 23 countries around the world who have trusted and chosen Phan Thiet - Binh Thuan is the venue for the most prestigious and prestigious tournament in the competition system of the World Carom Billiards Federation. Being chosen to host the tournament is both an honor and an opportunity, as well as a challenge for Binh Thuan province as it represents Vietnam to host the tournament for the first time. Through participating in the tournament, players not only have the opportunity to improve their rankings but also learn more about a "Beautiful - Safe - Friendly - Attractive" destination.



(Players at the Opening Ceremony; Photo: Nguyen Vu)



(Photo: Nguyen Vu)

In the opening statement of the tournament, President of the World Carom Billiards Federation Farouk Barki further shared that every time he comes to Vietnam, he gives us wonderful emotions. This was my first time coming to Binh Thuan but I was very impressed with the friendliness of the people and the beauty of this place. Satisfaction was evident among all officials, athletes and fans. I believe that with the professional quality of the world's leading tournament, the thoughtfulness and friendliness of the organizers and hosts, together we will create unforgettable festivals in the beautiful city of Phan Thiet. hospitable, as we have built over the years.



(Right after the opening ceremony, the first matches of the tournament took place; Photo: Nguyen Vu)

The day after the opening ceremony, 4 qualifying matches of groups A, B, C and D (there are 16 groups, each group has 3 players), were: Takao Miyashita (Japan) vs. Naser Awwad (Jordan), Champa. Hong Thai (Vietnam) meets Turgay Orak (Türkiye), Daniel Morales (Colonbia) meets Kostantinos Kokkorisk (Greece), Ryuuji Umeda (Japan) meets David Pennor (Sweden). As a result, player Chiem Hong Thai had the first win for Billiards Carom Vietnam with a score of 40 - 27 against player Turgay Orak (Türkiye). According to the competition format, 48 players competed in each group. With each match winning points being 40 to select 32 excellent players to enter the knockout match from the round of 16 to the quarterfinals, semi-finals and ranking finals. It is known that the Organizing Committee sells tickets priced at 100,000 VND/ticket for spectators and fans to watch the matches. All matches are broadcast live by afreecaTV (Korea) television channel to serve millions of 3-cushion Carom Billiards lovers around the world.



(Photo: Nguyen Vu)



(Player Chiem Hong Thai won the first match for Billiards Carom Vietnam against a player from Türkiye; Photo: Nguyen Vu)

In addition to competitions, the World Carom Billiards Federation also organizes meetings for member federations and the World Carom Billiards Federation General Assembly meeting on September 27 and 28 at Sea Links City. In addition, during the days of the tournament, delegates and athletes will also be organized by the Tourism Industry to visit sightseeing tours, experience landscapes, historical-cultural relics, and tourist attractions. amusement and entertainment area in Phan Thiet - Binh Thuan.



(Vietnam's two best players Bao Phuong Vinh and Tran Quyet Chien; Photo: Nguyen Vu)

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