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Island hosts international pool tournament for first time

IPA gets underway from today until Sunday

Around 200 professional pool players are currently battling to be the best in the International Pool Tournament in Douglas.

It's the final event of the International Pool Players Association 2019 season and the first event of its kind to be hosted on the Island.

The tournament comprises The IOM Open, Professional, Amateur and Ladies Blackball events.

25 locals are involved in the tournament, which runs until Sunday.

Kevin Barton, chairman of the IPA, says its great to see Islanders involved:

BBC Sport will be streaming the event live from 1pm on Saturday.

The tournament is free to watch, spectators are welcome.

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