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Players from around the world gather in Oslo as the WPA Junior (U19) and Parasport Heyball World Championships showcase a new generation of talent, inclusion, and global opportunity.
The WPA U-19 Heyball World Championship and WPA Parasport Heyball World Championship bring together the next generation of cue sports talent and elite parasport athletes in Oslo, Norway, for a week of world-class competition and championship action. Learn more at https://wpalive.tv
Oslo, Norway., June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Players from around the world gather in Norway as the WPA Junior (U19) and Parasport Heyball World Championships showcase a new generation of talent, inclusion, and global opportunity.
The Future of Cue Sports Takes Center Stage in Oslo,Norway.
As matches begin in Oslo, organizers, athletes, and supporters hope the championships will inspire a new generation of players while showcasing the sport’s unique ability to unite people around the world.
The world’s attention is on Oslo as the WPA Junior (U19) and Parasport Heyball World Championships officially begin at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, bringing together athletes whose stories extend far beyond competition.
While championships are often defined by medals and rankings, the 2026 WPA Junior and Parasport World Championships are highlighting something even more significant: the future of cue sports itself.
From ambitious junior players balancing academics and athletic excellence to parasport competitors demonstrating extraordinary resilience and determination, the event showcases a sport that continues to break barriers and bring people together across age, nationality, language, culture, and physical ability.
“In a world often divided by differences, cue sports continues to bring people to the same table,” said Ishaun Singh President of WPA.
“These championships represent more than competition. They represent opportunity, inclusion, friendship, and the power of sport to create connections that transcend borders.”
Athletes from multiple continents have arrived in Oslo to compete in one of the most diverse and inclusive cue sports events ever staged. The combined championships place junior development and parasport excellence on the same global platform, reinforcing the World Pool Association’s commitment to accessibility and growth across all levels of the sport.
Throughout the week, WPALive.tv will broadcast all 20 tables, as well as presenting a special editorial series focused on the athletes behind the scoreboards.
The series will explore three key themes:
* Youth Pathways – featuring emerging junior athletes whose dedication, education, and commitment are shaping the next generation of cue sports.
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