I keep seeing vague references here where some countries financially assist their players. I'm hoping to learn more of the details & perhaps segway into the impact it has upon pro pool. TY!
I keep seeing vague references here where some countries financially assist their players. I'm hoping to learn more of the details & perhaps segway into the impact it has upon pro pool. TY!
From Niels' bio:
"Then a big thing also happened in Holland: The Olympic Commitee gave pool the highest status. This meant that if players reached the quarterfinal in the European or World Championships, they got their A-Status which meant a monthly income through pool!"
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I keep seeing vague references here where some countries financially assist their players. I'm hoping to learn more of the details & perhaps segway into the impact it has upon pro pool. TY!
I keep seeing vague references here where some countries financially assist their players. I'm hoping to learn more of the details & perhaps segway into the impact it has upon pro pool. TY!
I keep seeing vague references here where some countries financially assist their players. I'm hoping to learn more of the details & perhaps segway into the impact it has upon pro pool. TY!
It is a complex question because support comes in many forms. In the UK nobody receives anything. So Appleton, Boyes and Peach all became WPA World Champions out of their own pocket. The only ones who would fall into the ‘government backed’ category are Holland although I believe that the salaries awarded to 3 male and 1 female player are actually sourced via the IOC.
Qatar do something similar for their players. But the majority of the nomad players are either self sufficient or are funded by their home country federations.
Another variation is the success reward. As an example one Middle East player received $4000 for reaching 5th place in the World.8 Ball. When he arrived back home he took off in a limo to The Royal Palace where he ruler presented him with a further $125,000 for bringing fame to his country.
This also happened – The Chinese Taipei players who became World Champions also received another $150,000 each.
So like many things on AZ the opinions formed are based on exaggeration or ignorance of the facts
And yet you still grace us with your presence,
we should most certainly feel blessed. :grin-angelic:
in the Philippines, the usual: Puyat Sports or Bugsy Promotions, or a small/partial sponsorship from a commercial product, or your own money. it will be evident especially this coming WPC in Doha.
the only time the government exists is AFTER you win a championship title - politicians will flock around you so that they could tag themselves with the fame and attention you're getting. otherwise, you're just a hustler/gambler to them, no matter how much efren-skills you have.
....In MANY MANY MANY Countries : like Austria, Germany, Holland, China, Viet Nam etc
Pool = a sport, it has a national federation get funding from the Ministry of Sport, so pro players get at least monthly salary, some full packages paid for international tourneys and reward for good acheivements .
I would say that's an overstatement.In Taiwan
Pro gets monthly salary, Pro-only tour and tourneys with huge prize money. Pool is like a national sport over there, so pro pool players over there are very well-treated.
In Taiwan
Pro gets monthly salary, Pro-only tour and tourneys with huge prize money. Pool is like a national sport over there, so pro pool players over there are very well-treated.
In MANY MANY MANY Countries : like Austria, Germany, Holland, China, Viet Nam etc
Pool = a sport, it has a national federation get funding from the Ministry of Sport, so pro players get at least monthly salary, some full packages paid for international tourneys and reward for good acheivements .