The Dien Bien provincial cue sports championship is scheduled to run from September 26 to September 27, 2026, at the Royal Convention Center in the Vo Nguyen Giap residential area of Dien Bien Phu City, according to an announcement from the provincial Culture and Arts Center. The competition serves the 2026 sports and movement program while commemorating the 77th anniversary of the founding of the Dien Bien Provincial Party Committee, which spans from October 10, 1949, to October 10, 2026.
Tournament Schedule and Important Deadlines
Organizers have set strict operational deadlines leading up to the competition weekend in late September 2026. Participating clubs and units must submit their official roster lists to the organizing committee no later than September 24, 2026. Technical briefings, athlete draws, and schedule finalizations will take place on September 25, 2026, starting at 14:00. The official opening ceremony is slated for September 26 at 7:30, followed immediately by tournament matches. The closing ceremony and medal presentations are tentatively scheduled for September 27, 2026, at 16:30, according to the culture center’s schedule.
Competition Categories and Rules
The championship features four distinct men’s events designed to test individual skill and team cohesion. Athletes will compete in men’s singles 8-ball pool, singles 9-ball pool, 8-ball team events featuring three players per squad, and 9-ball team events also featuring three players per squad. According to tournament regulations, eligibility extends to Vietnamese citizens in good health who represent billiard and snooker clubs both inside and outside the province. Furthermore, the organizing committee has issued invitations to clubs from provinces and cities nationwide to raise competitive standards and encourage broader athletic exchange.
Objectives and Participant Eligibility
Local sports authorities designed the event to cultivate a safe, fair, and honest competitive environment that enriches the cultural and spiritual life of local residents. Beyond mass participation, the tournament aims to discover promising talent for intensive training programs, positioning athletes to compete effectively in regional and national tournaments. Participating entities include local clubs, government agencies, administrative units, businesses, armed forces, schools, communes, and municipal wards.
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