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gptkbp:instanceOf
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gptkb:sports_championship
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gptkbp:age
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none
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gptkbp:annualEvent
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fan engagement activities
national anthems
opening ceremonies
player introductions
closing ceremonies
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gptkbp:attendance
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varies by year
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gptkbp:awards
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varies by year
championship trophy
cash and trophies
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gptkbp:broadcasts
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gptkb:ESPN
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gptkbp:certifications
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regional tournaments
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gptkbp:challenges
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competition from other sports
high skill level required
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gptkbp:communityEvents
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recognized by sports organizations
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gptkbp:current_champion
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gptkb:Shane_Van_Boening
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gptkbp:duration
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annual
typically 4 days
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gptkbp:events
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professional
men's and women's
double elimination
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gptkbp:fanBase
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global
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gptkbp:first_held
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1970s
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gptkbp:format
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single elimination
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gptkbp:gender
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open to all genders
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gptkbp:governing_body
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gptkb:World_Pool-Billiard_Association
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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prestigious title in pool
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gptkbp:historicalEvent
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over 40 years
influential in pool history
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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World 8-Ball Pool Champion
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gptkbp:impact
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growth of pool as a sport
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gptkbp:is_a_popular_spot_for
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high among pool enthusiasts
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gptkbp:location
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varies annually
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gptkbp:media_coverage
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extensive
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gptkbp:most_titles
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gptkb:Earl_Strickland
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gptkbp:notable_player
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gptkb:Johnny_Archer
gptkb:Mike_Sigel
gptkb:Ralf_Souquet
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gptkbp:recordings
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gptkb:Johnny_Archer
gptkb:Shane_Van_Boening
gptkb:Earl_Strickland
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gptkbp:relatedEvent
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gptkb:U.S._Open_Pool_Championship
gptkb:World_Pool_Championship
yes
standardized rules
International 8-Ball Championship
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gptkbp:rules
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World_Pool-Billiard_Association_rules
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gptkbp:significantEvent
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important for player rankings
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gptkbp:sponsor
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varies by year
corporate sponsors
advertising and marketing campaigns
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gptkbp:sport
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pool
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gptkbp:teamAchievements
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no
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gptkbp:venue
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varies by year
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