Sunday, November 20, 2011

Reyes, Amit to defend world title in China


Efren "Bata" Reyes and Rubilen Amit of the Philippines will defend their title in the second World Mixed Doubles Billiards Championships to be held on November 30 in Hangzhou, China.


Reyes and Amit led Team Philippines in the inaugural championship in 2009, defeating the Korean tandem of Charlie Williams and Eun Ji Park to take the $6,000 winner's purse.

A total of 16 teams will participate in this year's tournament, which features top male and female pool players.

Other top cue stars who will compete in the event include Mike "The Iceman" Immonen of Finland, Shane Van Boening of the United States, Filipino-American Shanelle Loraine and Kaori Ebe, among others.

All players are welcome to participate in a qualifier for the main event on November 28 at the 9-Club in Hangzhou, China. The Stage 1 qualifier event will take place near the main event venue, according to organizing committee Dragon Promotions.

"This is a dream come true for us to bring Dragon Promotions to China," said Wang Di, president of 9-Club Entertainment. "Their name is very respected here, and the World Mixed Doubles is one of the premiere events that we really wish to see."

"Having the top men and women stars at the same time playing together will be a very big treat for the fans," he added. By Marlon Bernardino


source: abs-cbnnews.com