Billiards and Snooker Championships continue in Yangon
THE 2026 Inter-State and Region
Billiards and Snooker Championships are continuing at the National Indoor
Stadium 1 in Thuwunna, Thingangyun Township, Yangon Region.
The tournament is being organized by the
Ministry of Sports in cooperation with the Sports and Physical Education
Department, the Myanmar Billiards and Snooker Federation and the Yangon Region
government, with the aim of raising the standard of billiards and snooker and
nurturing a new generation of athletes.
Yesterday's events featured men's and
women's 6-Red Snooker, 15- Red Snooker and 9-Ball Pool competitions.
In the men's 15-Red Snooker event, Kaung
Zan Htet of Magway Region defeated Naing Win of Yangon Region 3-1, while Aung
Nyi Nyi Maung of Yangon Region beat Mann Hein Kyaw of Mandalay Region 3-1.
In the men's 6-Red Snooker event, Ko Ko
Chit of Kayin State defeated Shan Htun Aung of Chin State 4-1, while Min Si
Thu Htun of Mandalay Region beat Thura Zaw of Yangon Region 4-2.
In the women's 9-Ball Pool event, Khon
San of Shan State defeated Win Mar Lar Aung of Mon State 5-3, while Thet Wah
Win of Mandalay Region beat Thanda Toe Aung of Mon State 5-2.
The finals and prize-giving ceremony
will begin at 10 am on 5 November. Sports enthusiasts and members of the
public are invited to watch the competitions free of charge. — MNA/KZL
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