The 2024 World Pool Masters at Halle39 in Hildesheim, Germany, proved to be an electrifying spectacle on the World Nineball Tour calendar, with local organiser Moltke Sports helping orchestrate the remarkable event. Fans from around the globe tuned in to watch the 2024 World Pool Masters, thanks to host broadcaster Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland, DAZN in the USA and Brazil, alongside Viaplay in Scandinavia, the Baltics, Netherlands, Poland, and Matchroom.Live in selected territories. Celebrating three decades of this historic tournament, the competition showcased the unparalleled talent of the top WNT players across four thrilling days, with German fans at the venue, contributing to the electric atmosphere of this iconic event.
Reflecting on the tournament’s success, 2024 World Pool Masters winner Fedor Gorst praised the historic occasion, stating: “It was an unforgettable tournament, set in the perfect venue and location." The runner-up of the tournament, Joshua Filler, added, “It was an honour to compete in my home country this week, surrounded by an amazing crowd of fans. Their support was nothing short of incredible, making every moment on that stage a privilege." CEO of Matchroom Multi Sports, Emily Frazer, said: “This year's event was a resounding success, thanks to the collaborative efforts of Moltke Sports being instrumental in creating a truly memorable tournament in a fantastic location.” “Thank you to both the phenomenal World Nineball Tour players, as well as the enthusiastic fans whose passion added to the spectacle. I look forward with great anticipation to discuss the future of this tournament following on from this iconic 30th anniversary of World Pool Masters.” CEO of Moltke Sports, Werner Von Moltke, said: “We are very happy that we had the chance to organize the World Pool Masters alongside Matchroom for this special anniversary and would like to thank Emily Frazer for her trust. We consider our first pool event a great success, which has certainly set new standards in Germany. We have seen world-class nineball, and no Hollywood screenwriter could have written a more thrilling script for the final. Building on this experience, as a partner of Matchroom, we are looking to further develop nineball in continental Europe.”
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