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2017 EBSA European Under-18 Snooker Championship
EBSA-U18 European Snooker Championship 2017
The EBSA-U18 European Snooker Championship 2017 was a snooker tournament held from March 6 to 8, 2017, at the Hilton Park Hotel in Nicosia, Cyprus. It was the second edition of the European Championship in the age group of U18 juniors organized by the European Billiards and Snooker Association.
Tournament
The tournament featured 74 participants divided into 18 groups, competing against each other in round-robin mode. The three best-placed players from each group qualified for the final round, which was played in knockout format.
Results
* Final: Jackson Page defeated Amir Nardeia 5-3.
* Third place: Aaron Hill and Ivan Kakowski
* Notable result: Defending champion Tyler Rees was eliminated in the last 32 against Aaron Hill.
Highest Break
The highest break of the tournament was achieved by Aaron Hill during the group stage, with a score of 102 points. This was also the only Century-Break of the tournament and the first ever at a U18 European Championship.
References
* The tournament took place from March 6 to 8, 2017.
* It was the second edition of the EBSA European Under-18 Snooker Championships.
* Jackson Page won the tournament, defeating Amir Nardeia in the final.