Statements (43)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
sports tournament
|
| gptkbp:awards |
varies annually
|
| gptkbp:broadcasts |
gptkb:ESPN
|
| gptkbp:current_champion |
gptkb:Shane_Van_Boening
|
| gptkbp:first_held |
1990
2023 |
| gptkbp:format |
single elimination
|
| gptkbp:frequency |
annual
|
| gptkbp:futurePlans |
2024
|
| gptkbp:governing_body |
gptkb:World_Pool-Billiard_Association
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
inspired future generations of players
created fan engagement opportunities established international competition contributed to the growth of billiards as a sport developed player rankings encouraged youth participation in pool enhanced media visibility of pool established a legacy in cue sports. fostered international relations through sport increased sponsorship in pool influenced professional pool popularized 9-ball promoted women's events |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
World 9-Ball Championship
|
| gptkbp:location |
various locations
|
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
international
|
| gptkbp:notable_player |
gptkb:Johnny_Archer
gptkb:Francisco_Bustamante gptkb:Ralf_Souquet gptkb:Earl_Strickland |
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
2006 final
2001 final 2010 final 2019 final 2021 final |
| gptkbp:previousName |
64
|
| gptkbp:relatedEvent |
gptkb:U.S._Open_Pool_Championship
gptkb:World_Pool_Championship gptkb:European_9-Ball_Championship gptkb:Asian_9-Ball_Championship International 9-Ball Open |
| gptkbp:sponsor |
various companies
|
| gptkbp:sport |
pool
|