World Cue Sports Achieves Milestone at Pune Heyball Championships

World Cue Sports Achieves Milestone at Pune Heyball Championships

The 2026 WPA Heyball World Championships in Pune, India, marked a significant milestone for global cue sports, drawing participation from 40 nations and featuring 128 athletes competing for a total prize fund of US$400,000. The event highlighted the growing international appeal of Heyball, a fast-paced variant of billiards that has been gaining traction worldwide.

WPALive.tv, the official streaming platform for the championships, was recognized as the leading cue-sports broadcasting service globally, showcasing its ability to deliver high-quality coverage to audiences across the world. The collaboration with Foresense Technologies ensured seamless event management and broadcasting, contributing to the success of the tournament.

The championships, held on August 14, 2026, demonstrated the continued expansion of cue sports on the global stage, with strong representation from both established and emerging cue sports nations. The event also served as a platform for promoting the sport to a broader audience through live streaming and media coverage.