POOL FEVER GRIPS ZIM! US$2 500 and a pro table up for grabs in Carling showdown

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IT’S game on as cue masters across Zimbabwe get ready to battle for bragging rights and big bucks in this year’s Carling Black Label National Pool Tournament.

Now over a decade old, the country’s biggest pool showdown is back with more firepower, more towns and more money. Organised in partnership with the Zimbabwe Pool Association (Zipa), the 2025 edition promises to be the most explosive yet.

This year’s contest has spread its wings to five new hotspots — Plumtree, Nyanga, Chegutu, Chirundu and Kariba — bringing fresh talent and fierce competition to the table.
“The first prize will be US$2 500 and a professional pool table. Second prize is US$1 500, third gets US$1 000, and fourth prize is US$500,” said the tournament organisers in a statement.

Players had to register via WhatsApp ahead of the regional qualifiers which began on May 31, a move meant to streamline operations and improve accessibility across all provinces.

The tournament isn’t just about potting balls, it’s about honour, pride and representing your town. Both male and female cue kings and queens are gunning for glory.

To ensure nothing but top-tier competition, Carling Black Label and Zipa have trained over 60 referees to maintain professionalism and fairness throughout the tournament.

The national final is set for August 9, with organisers saying the venue will be announced as the action heats up.

From smoky taverns to glittering halls, Zimbabwe’s pool tables are about to witness epic cue duels. Let the best potter win.

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