Eight Finals Set to Light Up Thailand as World Disability Snooker Championship Reaches Its Climax
Final Day Arrives at the SPADT Convention Centre
Sunday is the day that matters. After four days of intense competition at the SPADT Convention Centre in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, the 2026 World Disability Snooker Championship has whittled its field down to the last eight matches — and every single one of them is a final. Eight groups, eight title bouts, eight champions to be crowned on what promises to be a landmark day for disability snooker on the world stage.
The tournament, sanctioned by the WPBSA and tracked via WPBSA SnookerScores, has showcased the remarkable depth of the global disability snooker community across its five competitive days. From England to Thailand, Ireland to Pakistan, Denmark to Belgium, players from across the planet have made the journey to Southeast Asia, and the quality throughout has been a testament to just how far the World Disability Snooker Board Series has come as a competitive circuit.
The Full Final Line-Up
Here is who is battling for glory in each of the eight group finals on Sunday:
Group 1: Gary Swift (England) v Numpol Thongpusawan (Thailand)
Group 2: Surasit Loisaratrakul (Thailand) v Neville Helou (Australia)
Group 3: Thanapol Seekao (Thailand) v Andy Lam (Hong Kong)
Group 4: Carl Gibson (England) v Yannick Piscador (Belgium)
Group 5: Songkiat Raebankoo (Thailand) v Shahzad Butt (Pakistan)
Group 6A+8: Niklas Olsen (Denmark) v Pravinkumar Ramkumar (India)
Group 6B: James Hart (England) v Lee Hague (England)
Group 7: Dylan Rees (Ireland) v Colvin O'Brien (Ireland)
Home Nation Thailand Dominating the Draw
Cast your eye down that list and one thing jumps out immediately — Thailand's presence is extraordinary. Four Thai players have reached finals in Groups 1, 2, 3, and 5, meaning the host nation has a genuine chance of dominating the medal table by the end of Sunday's proceedings. Playing on home soil, in front of a supportive crowd at a purpose-built convention venue, the Thai contingent will carry enormous emotional momentum into those matches. Numpol Thongpusawan, Surasit Loisaratrakul, Thanapol Seekao and Songkiat Raebankoo have all earned their place at the final table, and you can be certain the atmosphere inside the SPADT Convention Centre will be electric when they step to the baize.
That said, their opponents are no pushovers. Gary Swift is an experienced English campaigner who will know exactly how to handle the occasion, while Neville Helou flying the flag for Australia in Group 2 adds a trans-hemispheric dimension to what is genuinely a world-class disability snooker event. Andy Lam representing Hong Kong in Group 3 continues the Asian storyline, though in this case it will be a different kind of home support in play.
All-English and All-Irish Affairs to Savour
Two of the most intriguing finals on paper are the ones that pit compatriots against one another. In Group 6B, James Hart takes on Lee Hague in an all-English affair that guarantees England will take gold from that section regardless — but both men will be desperate to be the one lifting the trophy rather than settling for silver. National pride aside, there is nothing quite like the added edge that comes from knowing your opponent understands your game, your preparations, and your strengths as well as any rival could.
Equally compelling is the Group 7 all-Irish final between Dylan Rees and Colvin O'Brien. Ireland has produced some genuinely talented disability snooker players in recent years, and to see two of their best go head-to-head on the world stage, thousands of miles from home in Thailand, is a proud moment for the sport on the island of Ireland. Whichever of them prevails, it is a win for Irish snooker.
A Truly Global Showcase
The wider picture here is just as important as any individual final. The 2026 World Disability Snooker Championship features players from England, Thailand, Australia, Hong Kong, Belgium, Pakistan, Denmark, India, and Ireland — nine nations represented in finals alone. That is a remarkable reflection of how the WPBSA and the World Disability Billiards and Snooker organisation have worked to grow the game across continents, making it accessible and competitive at the highest level for players of all abilities.
With livestreaming available via the WPBSA YouTube channel and live scoring through WPBSA SnookerScores, there is no excuse not to tune in and witness history being made in Nakhon Ratchasima. Whether you are a seasoned snooker follower or new to the disability game, Sunday's finals are unmissable viewing. Eight champions. One incredible day. Get it on.
