Specifically, VBSF will be banned for 1 year, from October 16, 2024. In addition, VBSF will not be allowed to organize any international billiards events (including carom, snooker, pool events). In addition, officials and managers of VBSF are not allowed to participate in any billiards events. Meanwhile, Vietnamese athletes will be invited and present at all billiards events. Thus, Vietnamese athletes can still compete in regional or Asian sports conferences (SEA Games, Indoor Games…)
Finally, international billiards events are allowed to be held in Vietnam without VBSF approval. The reason is that WCBS highly appreciates the development of billiards in Vietnam.
Previously, the Asian Sports Billiards Federation (ACBS) issued a suspension order for a period of 6 months, from June 13, 2024 to January 12, 2025 for VBSF. This action of ACBS received a strong reaction. The reason for the ban is because Vietnam organizes the Hanoi Open – a tournament that ACBS does not license.