I wouldn't be too worried. The participants will probably move around together with arm guards.
Unless, someone want to strike on their own.
On the other hand, for the sport tourists, Pray, Pray and lotsa Prayers . . .
I see a lot of Taiwanese but none from China (mainland). I know it's stinky politics between Taiwan and China but be more cautious with their relationship.
I assume there will be contingents from African billiards federation. Can you post some information on them? Thanks
Their goal is for a wider acceptance of the game around the world. That is WPA's single most important responsibility when they listed under the International Olympics Committee.
On another note, if you are a great player and you are asked to attend a WPA tournament to represent USA with no monetary gain (assuming BCA will cover your expenses) will you still go?
I asked this because even though Efren and Busty are two of the best gamblers in pool and they are named to...
Who are these "rest of the pool world" if you don't mind me asking? As I figure in global stage, the majority of the "rest of the pool world" never even set foot in the USA, and the WPA Team tournament makes more sense to them than DCC.
We need to put things into perspective. There are 50 countries participating in the WPA team event. Out of those 50 only 4 or 5 do show up at DCC. 40plus nations has no connection(even sentimental) to DCC. It will be unfair to always have the WPA schedule revolves around certain pool...
These are the qualified players based on recent performance in international events; Corteza, Manalo, Alcano, Lining, Kiamco, and Orcullo. They will be required to go on a training camp before the event. The team can consist of more than 4 players.
I believe 10-ball is designed that way to make it a true pool discipline instead of just being a 9-ball + 1.
You can certainly also fluke a ball to your own demise in 9-ball. 9-ball is geared towards all-around use of skills. Caroming is an often overlook skill which is very much at home with...