By Tendai Chisiri
The much hyped Carling Black Label National Pool Tournament is back bigger than ever with five new towns joining the action, these are Plumtree,Chegutu, Nyanga, Chirundu and Kariba.
In a statement, sponsors Delta Limited Corporation said the highly anticipated Carling Black Label National Pool Tournament is set to return with high hopes of drawing even greater excitement from players and communities across Zimbabwe.
For over a decade, this premier competition has run in partnership with the Zimbabwe Pool Association (ZIPA) and has been a driving force in popularizing pool at the grassroots level.
” The sport has seen remarkable growth, with local bars and bottle stores becoming hubs for competitive play. These tournaments not only fuel passion for the game but also boost business for venue owners, making it a win-win for all”, Delta Corporation Limited said.
Regional qualifiers are already underway at selected venues, supported by ZIPA and local traders, ensuring smooth and professional gameplay.
Registration for the Carling Black Label Pool Tournament has commenced, with registration via the WhatsApp number 0714828725 and USSD code*788#. Regional
games started on the 31st of May 2025 and will be running for ten (10) weeks until the 2nd of August 2025.
“We look forward to an increase in participants across for both the male and female categories, as they battle to win the following prizes:
1st place – US $2,500-00 and a professional pool table
2nd place – USD1,500 -00
3rd place – USD1,000-00
4th place – USD500-00″, the sponsor added.
“Carling Black Label and ZIPA remain committed to fair play and as such, have
trained over 60 referees nationwide to ensure the highest standards of fairness and professionalism because only true “Champions at Play” deserve recognition”.
As the competition heats up, we wish all participants the best of luck”, Delta Corporation Limited states.
The finals are scheduled for the 9th of August 2025, and the venue will be announced in due
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