2024 Pool Queen & King championship launched, national qualifiers to lead the way
Ahead of the 2024 pool queen and king championship, the Pool Association of Uganda (PAU) has officially launched the event on Wednesday, 22nd May at the body’s headquarters in Kamwokya, Kampala. For the first time ever, there will be countrywide qualifiers cuing off on the weekend of June 1st and 2nd across eight regional centers. […] The post 2024 Pool Queen & King championship launched, national qualifiers to lead the way appeared first on Kawowo Sports.
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Ahead of the 2024 pool queen and king championship, the Pool Association of Uganda (PAU) has officially launched the event on Wednesday, 22nd May at the body’s headquarters in Kamwokya, Kampala.
For the first time ever, there will be countrywide qualifiers cuing off on the weekend of June 1st and 2nd across eight regional centers.
The grand finale will take place on the weekend of June 21-22 at the Paradise spot in Jinja city with sixty four (64) men and thirty two (32) women taking part.
The Pool Queen and King Championship will feature qualifiers held across eight regional centers for the first time. This exciting development opens the door for talented players nationwide to showcase their skills and compete for a spot in the grand finale in Jinja City. The nationwide qualifiers represent a crucial step in the PAU’s journey towards becoming a full-fledged federation. By expanding the championship’s reach, the pool association of Uganda is fostering a vibrant pool scene throughout Uganda, attracting new players and elevating the sport’s profile. Donald Ampumuza, Tournament Secretary, Pool Association of Uganda
Prizes for the top performers will range from cash, trophies to medals. The best male will earn Ug.Shs 3,000,000 whilst the outstanding female will pocket Ug.Shs 2,000,000.
The cash prizes for either gender will trickle down to the quarterfinalists.
Ibrahim Ssejjemba and Rasida Mutesi are the reigning male and female champions.
I have prepared myself well for the championship on the table & mentally. With the intense training, I feel fit and ready to defend my title. I know it’s not going to be an easy championship but it’s only one player to be crowned. I know I can do it again with the training I have done and luck too comes in handy. There are many good players out there and I have to give it my whole to become victorious. Ibrahim Ssejjemba
I have not been fully fit but I have managed to prepare myself for this championship. I feel am ready to defend my title. The number of female players getting good at the game is on the rise so I have to play better than the usual to maximize my chances of championing it again. My spirits are high of late and with luck on my side everything is possible. Rasidah Mutesi
Prizes:
Men:
- Winner: Shs 3,000,000, gold medal and trophy
- First runners-up: Shs 1,500,000 and silver medal
- Second runners-up: Shs 750,000
- Third runners-up: Shs 400,000
- Quarterfinalists: Shs 150,000
Women:
- Winner: Shs 2,000,000 gold medal and trophy
- First runners-up: Shs 1,000,000 and silver medal
- Second runners-up: Shs 500,000
- Third runners-up: Shs 250,000
- Quarterfinalists: Shs 100,000
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