Action from the 2017 World Disability Billiards and Snooker (WDBS) Welsh Open in Cwmbran

Action from the 2017 World Disability Billiards and Snooker (WDBS) Welsh Open in Cwmbran

The first ever World Disability Billiards and Snooker (WDBS) Welsh Open is taking place in Redz in Cwmbran. Forty-eight players have arrived in the town to take part in the tournament.

The WDBS said: “For the first time, the upcoming Welsh Open, to be staged in Cwmbran at Redz Snooker Club from 30 June – 2 July 2017, will be open to players of all eight WDBS disability classification groups.

“With matches to be played using the Six Red format, the tournament will see players with physical, learning and sensory disabilities compete against each other across an initial round robin phase, with the top two from each group progressing to the knockout rounds.”

World number 26 Michael White visited the event to show his support.

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Thanks to the WDBS for permission to use their photos.

 

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