Yoon Youngdal, Chairman of Crown Haitai Confectionery, Elected as Third President of the Professional Billiards Association

PBA Board Appoints New President
President Yoon's Term to Continue Until March 2029

Yoon Youngdal (age 81), chairman of Crown Haitai Confectionery, has been elected as the third president of the Professional Billiards Association (PBA).

On March 17, the PBA held a board meeting and announced on the 18th that Chairman Yoon was appointed as the new president. The PBA explained the background of the appointment by stating, "President Yoon is considered the right person to lead the stable growth and advancement of professional billiards, given his business management skills as well as his deep understanding of billiards." President Yoon's term will last for three years, until March 2029.

Yoon Youngdal, the new president of the Professional Billiards Association. Photo by PBA

Since the early days of professional billiards, President Yoon has demonstrated a special affection for the sport by founding and operating the professional billiards team "Crown Haitai Raon." Having also served as president of the Korea Mecenat Association and actively supported the arts and culture, President Yoon plans to focus on expanding the fan base of professional billiards, strengthening global competitiveness, and increasing international exchanges. The inauguration ceremony for the new president will be held on April 10 at the PBA Stadium in KINTEX, Goyang, Gyeonggi Province.

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