International standard facility to be developed for Maldives Pool and Billiard Association, announces Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment. Minister Mahloof announced on Twitter that the Ministry is currently working with Maldives Pool and Billiard Association to build a world class facility for the sport. He said that he is hopeful that the work will be completed by the end of 2020. He tweeted the proposed drawings for the facility noting that it would enable the country to bid to host International Tournaments including World Championships.