A total of 451 athletes representing 13 units across the country have gathered in Can Tho for the ten-day competition running through October 10, 2026.
Four Hundred Fifty-One Athletes Compete Across Thirteen Delegations
The tournament marks the first time Can Tho has hosted the annual national competition. Participating units include An Giang, Bac Ninh, Da Nang, Dong Nai, Gia Lai, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hue, Khanh Hoa, Lam Dong, Thanh Hoa, Vinh Long, and the host city of Can Tho. Athletes are vying for four sets of medals across specific carom disciplines, which include men’s three-cushion carom, men’s one-cushion carom, women’s three-cushion carom, and men’s youth three-cushion carom for competitors under 22 years of age.
Beyond contributing to national rankings and athlete classification, the tournament functions as a formal scouting and training ground to discover young talent for Vietnamese carom billiards.
Three Hundred Million Dong Prize Pool Drives the Ten-Day Competition
Organizers allocated a total prize pool exceeding 300 million VND for the tournament. The financial breakdown awards 50 million VND for the men’s three-cushion championship. First-place finishes in the women’s three-cushion and men’s one-cushion events each carry a 40 million VND prize, while the winner of the men’s youth three-cushion event receives 20 million VND, alongside numerous additional awards for various performance classifications.
Technical preparations concluded on September 30, when the organizing committee held a mandatory briefing with participating units. Officials distributed rulebooks, reviewed professional regulations, conducted draws, and established single-elimination match schedules. Delegations completed athlete credentialing procedures during the briefing to ensure readiness for the opening matches.
Addressing the officiating staff and competitors prior to competition, Lam Thanh Dung requested that referees maintain strict impartiality, objectivity, and accuracy when evaluating athlete performances. He also urged participants to compete with honesty, solidarity, and high sportsmanship.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2026 National Carom Championships
Where is the 2026 National Billiards and Snooker Club Championship taking place?
The tournament is being held in Can Tho city, marking the first time the locality has hosted this specific annual national competition.
What are the exact dates for the 2026 tournament in Can Tho?
Competition runs from October 1 through October 10, 2026, following preliminary technical meetings and registration procedures completed on September 30.
Which age restrictions apply to the youth carom category?
The men’s youth three-cushion carom event is restricted to athletes under 22 years of age.
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