Information and Match Schedule for the 2024 Bình Thuận 3-Cushion Billiards World Cup

The 2024 3-Cushion World Cup will be held in Bình Thuận, Vietnam, marking one of the most significant events in the global 3-cushion World Cup series organized by the UMB (Union Mondiale de Billard). This prestigious tournament not only draws the world’s top players but also promises to deliver thrilling matches in a stunning setting. With its blend of natural beauty and modern facilities, Bình Thuận is the ideal location for this international sports event.

Event Details

The 76th edition of the World 3-Cushion Championship will be held from September 25 to 29, 2024 at the Sea Links City Resort & Golf Hotel in Phú Hài, Phan Thiết City, Bình Thuận Province, Vietnam. The tournament will gather elite players from around the world, representing various regions.

Participating Players:

• Europe (CEB): 13 players, including renowned names such as Marco Zanetti (Italy) and Torbjorn Blomdahl (Sweden).
• Americas (CPB): 8 players.
• Asia (ACBC): 5 players, including Trần Quyết Chiến (Vietnam), Kim Jun Tae (South Korea), and Cho Myung Woo (South Korea).
• Africa and the Middle East (AMECC): 3 players.
• Wildcards: 2 wildcard entries provided by the organizing federation.

For a detailed list of participants, you can view the official PDF of the Bình Thuận WC 3C player list provided by the UMB.

Update: Just before the stroke of hour G, Lebanese player ABOUSALEH Fadi, due to personal reasons, will not be able to participate in the tournament. As a result, Vietnam’s own Chiem Hong Thai will step in to take ABOUSALEH Fadi’s place.

Facilities and Equipment:

The tournament will feature Dynaspheres balls, Hollywood tables, and Classone B2 black cloth for optimal playing conditions.

Transportation:

The organizers will provide shuttle services from Tan Son Nhat Airport to the hotel at a cost of 30 USD per person per trip. The specific schedule will be arranged based on the players’ flight times.

Match Schedule:

• Qualifying Round: 16 groups, each match played to 40 points with an equal number of innings.
• Final Round: 32 players, each match played to 50 points, with no inning limit.

For a detailed schedule of rounds and groups, you can download the official PDF for the 2024 Bình Thuận WC 3C tournament.

This tournament promises top-level competition among the world’s best players, including Vietnam’s top-ranked player Trần Quyết Chiến. The event is not only a chance for the players to showcase their skills but also an opportunity to promote the beauty and culture of Bình Thuận to the international community.

Detailed Match Schedule

Round Schedule Q

Round Schedule MT