The CEB has taken the decision to end direct contact with the PBA, and has requested that the UMB handle any further discussions regarding this subject. ( View the CEB CEB announcement here ).
The UMB will continue to support the needs of the continental federations and their associations on a global level.
As the IOC recognized world governing body of Carom billiards, the UMB is always prepared to reach agreements that promote the sport at an international level, providing that they are in accordance with international sport-related tasks assigned to the UMB, specially anti-doping and anti-fraud.
The UMB has an open door policy with regards to listening to new proposals that come from within our sports structure, the confederations, the national federations, or from non-sport related organizations. Proposals from private companies outside of the international sports community are highly welcome providing they follow the functions assigned to the UMB. Within any proposal, conversation or discussion the UMB will always put the interests of the confederations, federations and the players first.
Progress made in recent years regarding sponsorships, marketing and broadcasting companies are a result of open conversations and the ability to discuss, learn and discover new and successful ways to improve the future of billiards and to support our players.
The progressive future of our sport will always be considered a priority.
