Australian Pool Players Association

19/06/2026

🎱 The QLD State Open 9-Ball Championship kicks off today at Q9 Billiards!

Good luck to all players competing this weekend. If you can’t make it to the venue, you can catch the action live:

📺 Q9 Billiards YouTube Channel⁠

🎱🇦🇺

18/06/2026

17/06/2026

The Aussies are keeping this event poster pretty busy at the moment. 🇦🇺

Competition is about to kick off in Beijing, with Meng-Hsia "Bean" Hung and Xavier Daw set to take on some of the biggest names in world Heyball.

Good luck, Team Australia! 🎱🔥

Xavier Daw Meng-Hsia Hung

17/06/2026

Not in the WPA Top 32? Additional Australian Heyball World Cup spots are now open via Expression Of Interest.

🇮🇳 INDIA TO HOST THE 2026 WPA HEYBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

The World Pool Association (WPA) is proud to announce that India will host the 2026 WPA Heyball World Championships from 12–15 August 2026 at the Rajan Khinvasara National Academy, Jairaj Sports & Convention Center, Pune, India.

The world's best Heyball athletes will compete for glory in one of the sport's most prestigious championships, featuring:

🏆 128 Athletes
👨 64 Men | 👩 64 Women
💰 USD $400,000 Prize Fund
🌎 Athletes representing every continent
📺 Broadcast worldwide on WPALive.TV

Sanctioned by the WPA and supported by the World Confederation of Billiards Sports (WCBS), the championship continues the rapid global expansion of Heyball and reinforces its position as one of the fastest-growing cue sports disciplines in the world.

As the third edition of the WPA Heyball World Championships, the event will bring together the world's leading athletes under WPA regulations, competing on professional JOY Heyball tables in front of a global audience.

Pune now becomes the center of the Heyball world as India prepares to welcome the sport's biggest stars for four days of elite international competition.

17/06/2026

🇦🇺 **Expressions of Interest – 2026 WPA Heyball World Championships**

APPA is seeking Expressions of Interest from eligible Australian athletes wishing to be considered for nomination to the **2026 WPA Heyball World Championships** in Pune, India, from **12–15 August 2026**.

**Key Information**
🎱 WPA Heyball World Championships
📍 Pune, India
📅 12–15 August 2026
✈️ Arrival Day: 11 August 2026
💰 No entry fee
🏨 Athletes are responsible for their own travel, accommodation and associated expenses

If you wish to be considered, please complete the EOI form below by ** Sunday 21st June **.

🔗 https://forms.office.com/r/pHeGPLtkyJ

We apologise for the short turnaround. WPA nomination deadlines require a prompt response, and we appreciate athletes responding as quickly as possible.

Please note:
• Submission of an EOI does not guarantee nomination.
• Should EOIs exceed available allocations, APPA's selection policy and criteria will apply.
• Athletes should ensure they are available to travel and meet all WPA registration requirements before submitting an EOI.

Full event information is available in the WPA Athlete Guide.

16/06/2026

The smiles say it all. Well done Lilly Meldrum and Sam Zhang you have represented your country with pride and determination and have achieved fantastic results in this World Championship. Cheers 🇦🇺
Q9 Billiards Professional Pool Centre
MJ Harp