The Future of Cue Sports Takes Center Stage in Oslo,Norway.

The Future of Cue Sports Takes Center Stage in Oslo,Norway.

From Global Economic Press by Global Economic Press

June 12, 2026 · 5 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the groundbreaking World Pool Association event in Oslo, Norway, focusing on the future of cue sports and the inclusion of junior and parasport athletes.

In this episode of Global Economic Press, Alex Brady discusses the groundbreaking event hosted by the World Pool Association in Oslo, Norway, which highlights the future of cue sports. The event, held at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, features the World Pool Association Junior (Under 19) and Parasport Heyball World Championships. It brings together athletes from around the globe, emphasizing inclusion and global opportunity. The championships are not just about medals and rankings; they represent a new era in cue sports, showcasing ambitious junior players and parasport competitors who demonstrate resilience and determination. The event underscores the sport's ability to break barriers and unite people across different ages, nationalities, languages, cultures, and physical abilities. Throughout the week, WPALive.tv will broadcast all 20 tables and present a special editorial series focusing on the athletes behind the scoreboards. The series will explore themes such as Youth Pathways, Inclusion and Parasport, and the global growth of cue sports. The championships aim to inspire a new generation of players and highlight the sport's unique ability to unite people worldwide…

People in this episode

Host: Alex Brady

Topics covered

  • cue sports
  • inclusion
  • parasport
  • youth pathways
  • global growth
  • athlete stories

Keywords

  • cue sports
  • World Pool Association
  • Oslo
  • parasport
  • junior championships
  • inclusion
  • athletes
  • global opportunity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: World Pool Association

Places: Oslo, Norway, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences

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