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MATCHROOM LAUNCH GLOBAL NINEBALL
Ranking System For Pool
Matchroom is thrilled to announce the inauguration of the Nineball World Rankings. The rankings will become the cornerstone of the game globally to recognise Nineball as the primary discipline of pool, sanctioned by the World Pool-Billiard Association.
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he establishment of the Nineball World Rankings propels Matchroom’s further commitment to the growth of pool globally. The Matchroom Nineball World Rankings will promote clear, fair, and concise rules to develop the professional aspect of the sport across the world and will: •P romote pool as a major professional sport •C reate a clear structure throughout the game
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• F orm qualification for all Matchroom promoted events • F eature Nineball events outside of Matchroom events, including established and professional event organisers of Diamond Billiards, Pat Fleming, the EuroTour, and more
•B e open to all ambitious players worldwide whilst establishing a fair platform for women in the sport •P roduce fair seeding from rankings throughout all scheduled events
