Over the past week, several significant events have unfolded in the world of billiards:
Conviction of Graeme Dott
Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott, 49, was convicted at the High Court in Glasgow for sexually abusing two children in Scotland during the 1990s and early 2000s. The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) suspended Dott in April 2025 following the charges and revoked his membership after the conviction. He is scheduled for sentencing on September 29. (apnews.com)
2026 US Open Pool Championship
The 2026 US Open Pool Championship, held in Frisco, Texas, concluded with Robbie Capito and Francisco Sanchez Ruiz advancing to the final. Capito secured his spot by defeating Fedor Gorst and Aleksa Pecelj, while Sanchez Ruiz overcame Joshua Filler and David Alcaide. The final match is scheduled for August 30, 2026. (77billiards.com)
Confédération Européenne de Billard (CEB) Events
The CEB has been active with several events:
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World Championship 5-Pins Individual Open: The knockout stage began on August 26 in Marcos Juarez, Argentina. (eurobillard.org)
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Predator Grand Prix 3-Cushion Ladies: Semifinals were set on August 29 in Herstal, Belgium, with Dutch players Therese Klompenhouwer and Karina Jetten leading their respective groups. (eurobillard.org)
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CEB Training Camp 3-Cushion for Women: The training camp concluded on August 23, hosted by Billardclub Wedel 61 e.V. in Germany. (eurobillard.org)
Snooker Events
The Wuhan Open 2026 took place from August 23 to 29 in Wuhan, China. Additionally, the Q Tour Europe – Event 1 was held from August 27 to 31 at the Northern Snooker Centre in Leeds, UK. (snooker.org)
These events highlight the dynamic and competitive nature of the billiards world, with players and organizations continually striving for excellence across various disciplines.
Highlights:
- Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott convicted of sexually abusing children, Published on Monday, August 24
