2002 WPA World Nine-ball Championship

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:sports_event
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:2003_WPA_World_Nine-ball_Championship
gptkbp:attendance 5000
gptkbp:awards gptkb:WPA_World_Nine-ball_Championship_Trophy
medals and trophies awarded
gptkbp:broadcasts gptkb:ESPN
gptkbp:challenges weather conditions
high competition level
gptkbp:championship double elimination
gptkbp:current_champion gptkb:Ralf_Souquet
gptkbp:date gptkb:2002
gptkbp:event_type international championship
gptkbp:events 4 days
annual
positive from participants
influenced future tournaments
exciting and competitive
advertised through various media channels
successful tournament
professional billiards
increased popularity of nine-ball
governed by WPA regulations
part of billiards history.
recognized by billiards community
gptkbp:final_score 17-15
gptkbp:finale_date gptkb:Taipei_Arena
November 10, 2002
gptkbp:format single elimination
gptkbp:highlights thrilling final match
gptkbp:historical_context part of the WPA World Nine-ball Championship series
gptkbp:historical_event first held in 1990
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 2002 WPA World Nine-ball Championship
gptkbp:is_a_venue_for gptkb:Taipei_Arena
gptkbp:location gptkb:Taiwan
gptkbp:match_type race to 11
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:next_event gptkb:2001_WPA_World_Nine-ball_Championship
gptkb:2003_WPA_World_Nine-ball_Championship
gptkbp:notable_player gptkb:Johnny_Archer
gptkb:Shane_Van_Boening
gptkb:Francisco_Bustamante
gptkb:Earl_Strickland
gptkbp:organizer gptkb:World_Pool-Billiard_Association
gptkbp:participants 128
gptkbp:prize_money gptkb:$100,000
gptkbp:runner_up gptkb:Ralf_Souquet
gptkbp:significance prestigious title in billiards
gptkbp:significant_event important for professional players
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:Taiwanese_government
supported by local businesses
gptkbp:sport nine-ball
gptkbp:winner gptkb:Wu_Chia-ching