The cue sports competition at the 2001 World Games, including three-cushion billiards, nine-ball (a pool discipline) and snooker, took place from 22 to 26 August at the Selion Plaza in Akita, Japan.[1] 62 competitors, from 24 nations, participated in the tournament.
| Cue sports at the 2001 World Games | |
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| Venue | Selion Plaza |
| Dates | 22–26 August 2001 |
| Competitors | 62 from 24 nations |
Participating nations
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Australia (3)
Belgium (2)
Canada (2)
Chinese Taipei (5)
Colombia (2)
Egypt (2)
Germany (5)
Great Britain (4)
Hong Kong (1)
Ireland (1)
Japan (9)
Netherlands (3)
Mexico (3)
New Zealand (2)
Pakistan (1)
Peru (1)
Philippines (1)
South Africa (1)
South Korea (3)
Spain (1)
Sweden (2)
Thailand (2)
Turkey (1)
United States (5)
Medal table
edit| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Chinese Taipei | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
 United States | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| 3 |  Belgium | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Spain | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 5 |  Germany | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 6 |  Great Britain | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
 Netherlands | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
 Philippines | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 9 |  Pakistan | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (9 entries) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12 | |
Events
edit| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three-cushion billiards – men's singles [2][3] |
 Daniel Sánchez (ESP)
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 Dick Jaspers (NED)
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 Sang Chun Lee (USA)
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| Nine-ball – men's singles [4][5] |
 Yang Ching-shun (TPE)
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 Ralf Souquet (GER)
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Thomas Engert (GER)
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| Nine-ball – women's singles [6][7] |
Jeanette Lee (USA)
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 Karen Corr (GBR)
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Chen Chun-chen (TPE)
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| Snooker – men's singles [8][9] |
 Bjorn Haneveer (BEL)
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 Marlon Manalo (PHI)
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 Shokat Ali (PAK)
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References
edit- ^ "On the way to the Olympic Games...? (search it)". Ralf Souqout (Official Homepage). Archived from the original on 15 July 2015. Retrieved 23 December 2010.
- ^ "Billiards/Carom/Men/". World Games 2001 Akita. Archived from the original on 19 March 2002. Retrieved 21 June 2013.
- ^ "3 Cushion Results (Men)". Sports123.com. Archived from the original on 22 February 2009. Retrieved 23 December 2010.
- ^ "Billiards/Pool/Men/". World Games 2001 Akita. Archived from the original on 18 January 2002. Retrieved 21 June 2013.
- ^ "Nine-Ball Pool Results (Men)". Sports123.com. Archived from the original on 1 December 2005. Retrieved 23 December 2010.
- ^ "Billiards/Pool/Women/". World Games 2001 Akita. Archived from the original on 23 August 2002. Retrieved 21 June 2013.
- ^ "Nine-Ball Results (Women)". Sports123.com. Archived from the original on 26 April 2005. Retrieved 23 December 2010.
- ^ "Billiards/Snooker/Men/". World Games 2001 Akita. Archived from the original on 19 March 2002. Retrieved 21 June 2013.
- ^ "Snooker Results (Men)". Sports123.com. Archived from the original on 22 February 2009. Retrieved 23 December 2010.