“Since one of their cueists couldn’t get a visa, they decided to opt out of the tournament,” said tournament director and IBSF board member Barrie Jones. “Most likely they will be replaced and a decision will be taken on Saturday.
Meanwhile, many of the participants started checking into the City with the Indians, who are not from the State, expected to assemble by Saturday evening or Sunday morning.
Eighty cueists from 41 countries will battle for the top prize.
Published 25 November 2011, 16:54 IST