Announcements Archives – WCBS World Confederation of Billiards Sports

WADA Publishes 2025 Prohibited List

https://wcbs.sport/wada-publishes-2025-prohibited-list/

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) published the 2025 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods (List), which was approved by WADA’s Executive Committee (ExCo) during its meeting on 12 September 2024 and enters into force on 1 January 2025.

WCBS attends WADA’s 2024 Global Education Conference in France

https://wcbs.sport/wcbs-attends-wadas-2024-global-education-conference-in-france/

Today, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) welcomed a record number of participants to the opening of the 2024 Global Education Conference (GEC) at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France.

WCBS was represented by our Board Member James Leacy.

Cooperation Agreement Signed Between WCBS and POLADA

https://wcbs.sport/cooperation-agreement-signed-between-wcbs-and-polada/

WCBS President Farouk El Barky and POLADA Director Dr. Michal Rynkowski signed a cooperation agreement in the fight against doping. POLADA will now handle disciplinary matters, prepare documents, and support anti-doping education for WCBS.

More information to follow.

WCBS Anti-Doping Commission Attended The 2023 Sport Ireland AD Forum

https://wcbs.sport/wcbs-anti-doping-commission-attended-the-2023-sport-ireland-ad-forum/

WCBS Anti-Doping Commission member Jim Leacy attended The 2023 Sport Ireland AD Forum. The program covered, among other things:

International Compliance
Amendments to the Irish Anti-Doping Rules and Disciplinary Panel Procedures
Athlete Voice
Report Doping
Handling of Intelligence and Investigation.

Anti-Doping Training at the World Nine Ball Championship – Kielce

https://wcbs.sport/anti-doping-training-at-the-world-nine-ball-championship-kielce/

One day before the start of the 9-ball World Championship, anti-doping training was held for the players. About 80 people gathered in the Targi Kielce Congress Hall. WCBS Anti-Doping Director Marcin Krzemiński provided the main information on the rules for obtaining temporary permission to use therapeutic use of drugs (TUE – Therapeutic Use Exemption), the database of prohibited substances and methods and activities of WCBS and partners in the field of anti-doping education.

WCBS Conducts Anti-Doping Training Session in Spain

https://wcbs.sport/wcbs-conducts-anti-doping-training-session-in-spain/

Another training for players on the basics of anti-doping rules in sports took place at the Abrikot club in Torrevieja.

A total of 20 people participated in the training session. They were athletes taking part in the international EEBC Pyramid Tour. The WCBS Anti-Doping Committee’s Director, Marcin Krzeminski, conducted the session.

WCBS Solidarity Anti-Doping Fund Website is Now LIVE!

https://wcbs.sport/wcbs-solidarity-anti-doping-fund-website-is-now-live/

Earlier this year, the World Confederation of Billiards Sports (WCBS) approved and established the WCBS Solidarity Anti-Doping Fund. This decision was taken at its Board meeting.

The prime task of this Fund is to raise funds that will be used for anti-doping activities within billiard sports.

A dedicated website for the WCBS Solidarity Anti-Doping Fund is now LIVE!

Visit Now – http://fundantidoping.com/

WCBS Announces First-Ever Multi-Discipline Championship for Billiards Sports

https://wcbs.sport/wcbs-announces-first-ever-multi-discipline-championship-for-billiards-sports/

A moment that all billiards fans have been waiting for! The World Confederation of Billiards Sports (WCBS) for the first time will organise the WCBS Championship for both Men and Women combining the three disciplines of Carom, Pool, and Snooker.

WCBS Establishes Athletes Council

https://wcbs.sport/wcbs-establishes-athletes-council/

WCBS recently established an Athletes Council with representatives from the three Billiards Disciplines that make up WCBS.

Details below –

Chairpersons:

UMB – Martin Horn – Germany – maexho@gmx.de

WPA – Oscar Dominguez – USA – ozzymen03@gmail.com

IBSF – Dr Muhammed Leysi – Turkey – mleysi@bilardo.gov.tr

WCBS Supports IOC’s Recommendation of Not Permitting Russian and Belarusian Athletes and Officials

https://wcbs.sport/wcbs-supports-ioc-recommendation-of-not-permitting-russian-and-belarusian-athletes-and-officials/

At its Board meeting today, 3rd March 2022, the WCBS took the decision to stand by and in support of the IOC recommendation of not permitting Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials to compete in international sporting events.

WCBS Establishes the WCBS Solidarity Anti-Doping Fund

https://wcbs.sport/wcbs-establishes-the-wcbs-solidarity-anti-doping-fund/

The World Confederation of Billiards Sports (WCBS) has approved and will establish the WCBS Solidarity Anti-Doping Fund. This decision was taken at a recent Board meeting.

WADA Publishes 2022 Prohibited List

https://wcbs.sport/wada-publishes-2022-prohibited-list/

Agency calls on athletes, entourage, and all stakeholders to note major modifications concerning the use of salbutamol and injectable glucocorticoids.

Aim Together. For the Future of Billiards Sports.

https://wcbs.sport/aim-together-for-the-future-of-billiards-sports/

Steeped in tradition. Multi-generational, competitive, captivating, inclusive and future-looking. Billiards sports are as relevant today as they were when invented over 600 years ago. With 200+ million amateur players globally, billiards sports appeal across all demographics and all cultures.

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