05/11/2024
A quote from Albin Ouschan has recently made headlines in the pool world, and it's quite a serious statement. I wonder if Ouschan spoke in the heat of the moment. Either way, I hope this doesnโt mark the end of his stint in WNT events.
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Thatโs it! Billiards ace Albin Ouschan has participated in the prestigious Mosconi Cup six times. However, he will not be taking part in a seventh edition of the intercontinental showdown between Europe and the USA, starting November 30. This is despite a verbal offer of a wildcard.
Conflict between the Association and the Organizer
The Mosconi Cup organizer, Matchroom, is currently in conflict with the World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA). Albin has sided with the WPA and is abstaining from participating in any Matchroom events. "With them, you have to be grateful and keep your mouth shut. I canโt do that," says the Maria Saal native, who has earned around 70% of his prize money at Matchroom events. โItโs unfortunate. But I donโt want to play in a dictatorship,โ Albin emphasized. The 34-year-old doesnโt believe Europe will win: โEuropeโs A-team wonโt play; instead, it will be the B-team selection!โ
The WPAโs top-ranked player, Joshua Filler (Germany), also wonโt be present. "He would have qualified, but that was also the case for the Reyes Cup. He was then banned there, too, for siding with the WPA," Albin explained. Starting November 10, Albin will play in a doubles event in Puerto Rico alongside his sister, Jasmin. Afterward, Jasmin will compete in the 10-Ball World Championship. Sandra Baumgartner from Klagenfurt recently broke Jasminโs record for the most national titles, winning her 19th title at age 38.
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