2016 National Pool Championship:
Preliminary round qualifiers cue-off on 22nd July
Two key highlights during the official launch for the 2016 National Pool Championship was the extension of current contract between the Pool Association of Uganda (PAU) with the sponsors and the increased number of participants.
An immense Shs1b lump sum package is ear-marked to run the championship for the next three years with over 10,240 players expected to grace this country wide tournament.
The launch took place during a media briefing held at the sponsor’s plant located at Luzira on Wednesday graced by the reigning National Open defending champion Amos Ndyagumanawe, PAU executive committee members led by the chairman, Farouk Kisuze Wamala, John Katete (the sponsor representative), pool umpires and the media.
Kisuze appreciated the timely gesture of the sponsors by renewing the running contract which is a reflection that the game has attained stability.
We are grateful that Nile Breweries has extended its partnership with the pool open.
This ensures the stability of the growth of the sport as emphasized by the fact that every year we have new regions where the sport is penetrating
Amuria, Apac and Serere areas are the virgin places where the open will be played for the first time.
Farouk Wamala Kisuze (Left) was joined by the Nile Breweries Brand manager, Alex Katete
Katete, too, in return lauded PAU for promoting the game across the country.
PAU has done a great job over the years especially in regard to spread the game to various upcountry venues.
The game is now longer a Kampala affair. It is now a national brand. This is what mainly drove the extension of our partnership.
Though we are yet to have a champion from up country, we are pleased with the steps in the right direction
The event starts with regional qualifiers on 22nd July 2016 with 24 outlets across the country and defending champion, Amos Ndyagumanawe vowed to defend the title.
I have been training well. I am focused to defend my title.
The national champion, like over the years will drive home a brand new car, two pool tables, get Shs2M cash and decorated in a winners’ jacket.
