CEB STARS DOMINATE THE PODIUM IN YANGGU WORLD CUP
11/08/2026
CEB STARS DOMINATE THE PODIUM IN YANGGU WORLD CUP Home advantage proved no help at the World Cup that concluded today in Yanggu, South Korea. Players from CEB-member federations claimed all four podium places, while no Korean reached the quarter-finals. The top three Vietnamese contenders and Ruben Legazpi were eliminated in the last eight. Eddy Merckx took the title, Glenn Hofman earned silver, while Tayfun Tasdemir and Dick Jaspers shared bronze. Full results are available... »
CONDOLENCES
11/01/2026
It is with great sadness that we learned of the death of Benny Van Goethem, President of the Belgian Federation, at the age of 67 years. Member of the CEB Board, between 2017 and 2021, he was also CEB and UMB referee. Today we have lost a great personality of our sport. The Conféderation Européenne de Billard presents, to his family and to KBBB, its deepest condolences. »
CEB OFFICIAL NEWS
10/24/2026
24/10/2026 CEB OFFICIAL NEWS 24. October 2026 This is an official CEB communication. All the recipients are kindly requested to take it into account for what they are concerned. Web Version 1. COMING SOON COMPETITIONS The Longoni circuit for young talents is ready to start an exciting new season thanks to the continued collaboration with the renowned Italian cue brand. The Longoni NextGen Grand Prix 3-Cushion U21 in Bottrop (November 27-29) will be the opening event of the... »
IBRAIMOV RETAINS U25 EUROPEAN 3-CUSHION CROWN
10/18/2026
IBRAIMOV RETAINS U25 EUROPEAN 3-CUSHION CROWN The final day in Los Alcázares (Spain) crowned the new U25 European Three-Cushion Champion, with Amir Ibraimov successfully defending his title and becoming U25 European Champion for the second consecutive year. All four semifinalists displayed outstanding technical quality, treating the spectators to world-class billiards highlighted by impressive runs of 8, 9, and 10 points. The first semifinal saw Denmark’s Daniel Kristiansen... »
EDDY MERCKX ON TOP OF THE WORLD. BRONZE FOR TAYFUN TASDEMIR.
09/22/2026
EDDY MERCKX ON TOP OF THE WORLD. BRONZE FOR TAYFUN TASDEMIR. The 78° World Championship 3-Cushion concluded today with fireworks. Three thrilling matches determined the new world champion for the third time in his career: Eddy Merckx from Belgium. The Belgian defeated Vietnam's Bao—the 2023 world champion—in a magnificent final, winning 50–39 in 19 innings with a run of 15. In the semi-final, he overcame Egypt's Sameh Sidhom, 50–47 in 24... »
KOREAN YUN DO SONG WINS WORLD JUNIOR GOLD
09/20/2026
KOREAN YUN DO SONG WINS WORLD JUNIOR GOLD European representatives secured multiple medals on the World Championship 3-Cushion U22 podium, but the top prize went to 17-year-old Korean Yun Do Song. In the tenth inning of the final, Song scored a run of 12, followed by a 2 and a 6, making the task extremely difficult for Amir Ibraimov (Germany). The final score stood at 40–32 in the Korean's favor meaning a gold medal for Song and a silver for Ibraimov. In the semifinals,... »
GÜZIN MÜJDE KARAKASLI IS THE NEW WORLD CHAMPION
09/17/2026
GÜZIN MÜJDE KARAKASLI IS THE NEW WORLD CHAMPION The Women's Three-Cushion World Championship has just concluded in Gradignan, France, and there was no shortage of surprises. Unlike the previous 2025 edition, the podium this time is dominated by representatives from CEB federations. Defending champion Therese Klompenhouwer (NL) yielded the title to Turkey's Guzin Mujde Karakasli, who secured with great joy her first world title after a flawless tournament... »
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 3-CUSHION LADIES AND JUNIORS KICK OFF IN GRADIGNAN, FRANCE
09/14/2026
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 3-CUSHION LADIES AND JUNIORS KICK OFF IN GRADIGNAN, FRANCE The World Championships 3-Cushion Ladies and Juniors kick off tomorrow in Gradignan, France. September 15-17 for the ladies and 18-20 for the Juniors. In the Ladies tournament for 24 participants, 12 are the representatives from CEB federations, among them the World and European Champion Therese Klompenhouwer. In the Juniors 13 of the 24 contenders are representatives of the CEB... »
LIER WORLD CUP: CHO WINS, JASPERS IS RUNNER UP, KARAKURT B. AND BAO THIRD
09/07/2026
LIER WORLD CUP: CHO WINS, JASPERS IS RUNNER UP, KARAKURT B. AND BAO THIRD All details are available on UMB website. Photo: Dick Acx - Billiards Photo »
THERESE KLOMPENHOUWER SECURES HER 7TH PREDATOR GRAND PRIX
08/29/2026
THERESE KLOMPENHOUWER SECURES HER 7TH PREDATOR GRAND PRIX Of the eight Predator Grand Prixs played since 2023, Therese Klompenhouwer won her seventh today with a fantastic performance in the final against Turkey's Guzin Mujde Karakasli, scoring 30 points in 14 innings with a closing 10-point run. Therese is untouchable in the CEB rankings, which she leads with 280 points; Karakasli takes second place at 128 points thanks to this result. Another Turkish athlete, Gulsen Degener,... »