Gareth Potts retained the WPA Heyball World Championship in Pune, India, defeating compatriot Jordan Shepherd in the final. The Briton claimed back-to-back world titles with a steady performance at the Rajan Khinvasara Billiards and Snooker Academy.
A path through the losers' bracket
Potts arrived at the final after a difficult route through the tournament. A second-round loss to Germany's Tobias Bongers by 6–5 sent him into the losers' side of the draw. He fought back through several matches to earn his place at the final table.
Shepherd stopped early
Jordan Shepherd entered the contest unbeaten and fresh off an International Heyball Open win. He reached the world final with a commanding 7–2 semi-final victory over Jack Whelan. But after an early tie, the defending champion shifted tempo and pulled clear to leave his opponent without a reply.
The title stayed in British hands as Kelly Fisher won the women's crown, completing a domestic sweep of the $400,000 event. For Potts, the win in the tournament's third edition adds another chapter to a career built on precision and long success at the table.
The 43-year-old from Stoke-on-Trent, a multi-time world champion across cue sport disciplines, reclaimed the spotlight with calm authority. His cue action alone told the story.
