The 3rd Annual Ambassador's Cup--Philippine Independence Day Invitational -Ball Tournament at the Carouge Billiard Center on 7 June

The top Asian cue masters battle anew in this year's 2009 Philippine Independence Day Invitational 8-Ball Tournament on Sunday, 7 June at the Carouge Billiards Center. Up for grabs is the much coveted "3rd Ambassador’s Cup". Like last year's competition, the competition will be an Asian invitational tournament to accommodate our Asian pool players who have been very supportive of the Philippine Billiard Club.

The PBC-Geneva is calling on all our kababayans and other Asians to join us in an afternoon of fun and pool competition. A registration fee of 35 CHF will be charged for each participant. Aside from the much coveted "Ambassador's Cup", cash prizes will also be given to the top 4 finalists. We also would like to thank our Philippine Ambassador H.E. Erlinda F. Basilio, and Consul-General Junever Mahilum-West for donating the trophies and prizes for this year's Ambassador's Cup.

For information and registration, please call: Jerry Quinto at 079.2636832 or Rudy Guacena at 079.8197789 or e-mail us at pbc.geneva@yahoo.com

Nanakorn edges Arceo 9-8, captures 6th All Asian 9 Ball Tournament crown

From left, Joseph Sycip, 4th placer, Leo Barroga, 3rd placer, Ken Nanakorn, 1st placer, and Val Arceo, 2nd placer

Thailand’s Ken Nanakorn swept his way into the finals and then edged Philippines’ Val Arceo in a thrilling title showdown, 9-8, to rule the 6th All Asian 9 Ball Tournament today at the Centre Carougeois de Billard.

It was an astounding feat for the cue master from Bangkok as it was his second championship in a row. Only last month, Nanakorn also captured the 5th All Asian 8 Ball Tournament.

Another surprise was Philippine rookie Leo Barroga who took the 3rd place by nipping compatriot Joseph Sycip 7-6. It was Barroga’s first time to be in the finals of the Asian Tours.

Next month's tournament will be the annual Philippine Independence Day Ambassador’s Cup 8-Ball Invitational Tournament which is scheduled on the 7th of June, at 2 pm at the Centre Carougeois de Billard.