3-Cushion News - US & World

Europe, led by Frederic Caudron, finished on top as the first World Team Trophy in cue sports concluded in Roissy-en-France near Paris. The event featured a new format of competition involving men and women competing in snooker, carom and pool all in the same arena. Pictured above (L to R) European Men: Kyren Wilson (Snooker), Frédéric Caudron (3C), Joshua Filler (Pool). Asian Women: Sruong Pheavy (3C), Ga Young Kim (Pool) and Amee Kamani (Snooker)

A professional league for billiards, a sport enjoyed by some 10 million Koreans as a hobby, has been scheduled to launch in Korea. The 3-Cushion Billiard world reacted with mixed feelings as the new upstart organization is seen as a threat to the UMB's exclusive hold on the governance of the sport.

Frederic Caudron, the 51-year old Belgian superstar of 3-cushion billiards has won the first Survival 3C Masters event of 2019 held in Incheon Korea. The unique format provided for exciting play and tension until the end as the invited 24 players vied for one of the largest prize funds in the sport.