ACBS suspends BSCP for up to three months

The Asian Confederation of Billiard Sports (ACBS) has suspended the Billiards Sports Confederation of the Philippines (BSCP), effective immediately and lasting up to three months, following a decision by the ACBS Board of Directors on February 18.

In a letter dated March 9 to the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC), ACBS Secretary General Michael Al Khoury informed that this suspension is pending further investigation into alleged violations including conflicts of interest, failure to hold elections for an extended period, and organizing international tournaments without necessary approvals.

The POC has been tasked with forming a disciplinary committee to investigate these violations and will also oversee the needs of billiards athletes during the suspension period, including participation in international tournaments like the World Games scheduled for August 7-17 in Chengdu, China.

POC Secretary General Wharton Chan wrote to the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) stating that the POC will assume BSCP's responsibilities during the suspension period, which began on March 11 following the approval of ACBS' recommendations.

The disciplinary committee is expected to complete its investigation within three months.