Albanian billiards player Eklent Kaçi has been declared the runner-up in the 2024 World Championship (9-ball discipline) held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from June 3-8, as announced today by the Albanian National Olympic Committee (ANOC).

The Albanian billiardist, who was the world champion in 2023, was narrowly defeated in the final by American player Fedor Gorst, with a close score of 15-14.

This final will be remembered as one of the most exciting and hard-fought in the history of billiards.

“The 2024 WPA World Championship with 9-ball was a testament to the high level of competition and sporting skill in professional billiards, and Eklent Kaçi made us proud once again, raising the Albanian flag on the world stage,” ANOC stated.

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