Inaugural Jinan Yalin Huacai Eight-Ball New Year Cup Concludes Successfully

On the evening of February 10, 2026, the “Inaugural Jinan Yalin Huacai Eight-Ball New Year Cup” successfully concluded at the Yalin Billiard International Sports Center. Guided by the Jinan Municipal Sports Bureau and jointly hosted by the Jinan Billiards Sports Association and the Jinan Sports Industry Development Service Center, the event was organized by the Yalin Sports Group. Co-organizers included the Huaiyin District Sports Industry Development Center, the Yalin Billiard International Sports Center, and the Jinan Tourism Service Center Co., Ltd. As the full-support unit of the event, the Yalin Sports Group constructed a local event adhering to international standards, establishing a high-specification competitive arena for billiard enthusiasts in Jinan.

 Spanning three days, the competition was intense and spirited, with 128 players displaying exquisite skills and excellent sportsmanship. After multiple rounds of fierce competition, the finals saw Jiang Junshan demonstrate outstanding table control and mental fortitude to ultimately lift the championship trophy. Hu Yingchun also delivered an exceptional performance, claiming the runner-up title, while Zhou Chong and Li Hao tied for third place.

 The closing ceremony and awards presentation were attended by distinguished leaders and guests, including Zhang Juzhong (Member of the Party Leadership Group and Deputy Director of the Jinan Municipal Sports Bureau), Du Jialin (Deputy Director of the Jinan Sports Industry Development Service Center), Chen Xuejun (Director of the Huaiyin District Sports Industry Development Center), Lei Kai (Chairman of Jinan Tourism Service Center Co., Ltd.), and Ding Shoulin (President of the Jinan Billiards Sports Association and Chairman of Yalin Sports Group), who presented awards to the winning players.

In his address, Deputy Director Zhang Juzhong remarked, “This edition of the tournament serves as a brilliant debut for Huacai Eight-Ball in the City of Springs, Jinan, and is a passionate sports feast on the eve of the Spring Festival. The success of this New Year Cup allows us to witness the unique charm of billiards and further demonstrates the daring and fighting spirit of Shandong athletes. This event has not only promoted the popularization and development of Huacai Eight-Ball in Jinan but also coalesced the city’s vitality, fostering a love for sports and a reverence for health.”

As the organizing entity, Yalin Sports Group relied on its professional facilities to provide comprehensive guarantees for the competition. The event utilized professional tables and scoring equipment compliant with international standards and was equipped with a high-definition multi-camera live streaming system and a professional directing team. This setup facilitated synchronous online and offline viewing, allowing local players and audiences to experience the professional atmosphere of a world-class tournament right at their doorstep.

Ding Shoulin, Chairman of Yalin Sports Group, stated in an interview, “Billiards is not merely a form of leisure entertainment; it is a sport that demands focus and wisdom. As an enterprise rooted in Jinan, we have a responsibility to join hands with the association, under the guidance of the Sports Bureau and other departments, to jointly build a high-level platform for competitive exchange. We aim to better serve Jinan’s professional billiards athletes, enthusiasts, and youth training by providing platforms for upward development and green, healthy sports venues. Moving forward, we will sequentially host city-level, provincial, national, and even world championships, professional leagues, and open tournaments. We are committed to promoting the healthy development of billiards in a standardized, professional, and popular direction, ensuring that every player who steps onto this stage can feel the glory of professional competition.”

The successful hosting of this New Year Cup has not only elevated the professional standard of billiards in Jinan but also marked a new stage in the development of the sport in the city. Yalin Sports Group will continue to work with all parties to create more high-quality sports events, inject new vitality into the development of Jinan’s sports industry, build more high-standard platforms for enthusiasts in the City of Springs, and drive the healthy advancement of billiards in Jinan.