Final Christmas Clash at the 2nd Asian 10 Ball Tournament

Despite the barrage of snow this winter season, the heat is still on as the top Asian cue masters rack it up again at the 2nd Asian 10-Ball Tournament that unwinds on 12 December at 2 pm,Sunday at the Centre Carougeois de Billard.

As the final tournament of the year, the matches are expected to be as exciting and thrilling as the previous Asian Tours. Last month's champion Val Arceo from the Philippines will again be aiming for another championship. However his nearest rival, Thailand's Ken Nanakorn is expected to put up a neck-to-neck fight to wrest the crown.

Further resistance is expected from other cue masters like Tony Truong from Vietnam, Morris Leonor, Ruben Zaballa and Jimmy Menguita from the Philippines, and Liang Zi Yue of China. And further surprises can also be expected from other players who have shown great pool skills in the recent tours.

As this will be the final tour of the year, we would like to invite other Asian players to come and join us in this fun-filled day of pool competition. A registration fee of 35 CHF will be charged for each participating player. Players are requested to be present 15 minutes before game time.
And as this will also be our Christmas celebration, we will have some cocktails and food for our players and friends. For information and registration, please call: Jerry Quinto at 079-263-68-32 or Ken Nanakorn at 076-752-53-47 or e-mail us at pbc.geneva@yahoo.com

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL !!!!!!!

Val Arceo demolishes Ken Nanakorn 7-3 grabs 16th Asian 9 Ball Tour

The Philippine Billiard Club's top player of the year Val Arceo showed his prowess by demolishing Thailand's Ken Nanakorn 7-3. From the early racks of the match, it was a
loop-sided battle as Arceo kept a safe distance leading most of the time by a couple of racks.
Nanakorn tried his best to make a comeback but was no match as he was already trailing by 4 racks.

In the battle for the 3rd place, Morris Leonor blasted Leo Barroga 5-3.

Ken Nanakorn beats Russel Alata 7-4, defends Asian 8-Ball crown

It was another day of surprises as Thailand's Ken Nanakorn subdued newcomer Russel Alata 7-4 at the 11^th Asian 8-Ball Tournament at the Carouge Centre de Billard.

The surprise of the tournament was Russel Alata, dubbed as “the new kid in town” who swiftly moved pass the other veterans of the league and landed in the finals. He also put up quite a fight in the finals with Nanakorn but in the end, the more experienced veteran from Bangkok was clearly the winner.

In the battle for the 3^rd place, Vietnam's Tony Truong upset Val Arceo 5-4. Arceo led quickly in the early racks but Truong, the stubborn cue player from Hanoi did not give up easily and surprised everyone by coming back from behind and winning.

The Philippine Billiard Club-Geneva thanks everyone for this successful tournament.

11th Asian 8-Ball Tournament set on 8 August, Nanakorn to defend crown

After a month of summer break, the Asian Tours will be back again to the light blue felt pool table this coming 8th August as the pool masters clash anew and show who’s who in the 11^th edition of the Asian 8 Ball Tournament at 2 pm at the Centre Carougeois de Billard.

Defending Champion Ken Nanakorn of Thailand is expected to be in tip-top shape and will go all out in defense of his title. However, stiff opposition from the Philippine players is expected as Morris Leonor, Val Arceo, and Jimmy Menguita have been busy practicing and running out tables in preparation for the tournament.

Also, Vietnam’s Tony Truong is no push-over either. He has vowed to streak to the finals. The Philippine team continues to have a deep bench of players that can spring surprises. Aside from their veteran players, they have Ruben Zaballa, Leo Barroga, and Nilo Teodoro.

A registration fee of 35 CHF will be charged for each participating player. Players are requested to be present 15 minutes before game time. For information and registration, please call: Jerry Quinto at 079-263-68-32 or Ken Nanakorn at 076-752-53-47 or e-mail us at pbc.geneva@yahoo.com

Val Arceo captures 4th Annual Ambassador's Cup--Philippine Independence Day Invitational 9-Ball Tournament

It was another shining moment for veteran cue master Val Arceo as he captured the 4th Annual Ambassador's Cup--Philippine Independence Day Invitational 9-Ball Tournament yesterday at the Carouge Centre de Billard. Besting more than a dozen cue artists which included China’s Han Bin, Cambodia’s Phaly Long, Vietnam’s Tony Truong, and Thailand’s Ken Nanakorn, Arceo led the Philippine team to take the championship and the 2 runner-up positions

For the finals, it was an all-Filipino battle which featured Val Arceo and compatriot Morris Leonor. Leonor started with an all out attack to take an early 3-1 lead. After the 4^th rack, Arceo quickly went to work and took the next two racks to equalize the score. From there, Arceo put the icing to the cake with his brilliant safeties and superb pocketing to finish 7-3.

Another Philippine player, Jimmy Menguita dumped Thailand’s Ken Nanakorn 7-2 to grab the 3^rd place. It was a lop-sided battle as Menguita took the offensive from the very start and took rack after rack limiting his opponent to winning only 2 racks.

The Philippine Billiard Club-Geneva would like to thank H.E. Ambassador Evan Garcia and Consul General Gary Domingo for donating the trophies. Mabuhay ang Sambayanan !!! Mabuhay ang Kalayaaan !!!

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The 4th Annual Ambassador's Cup--Philippine Independence Day Invitational 9-Ball Tournament at the Carouge Billiard Center on 6 June

The top Asian cue masters battle anew in this year's 2010 Philippine Independence Day Invitational 9-Ball Tournament on Sunday, 6 June at the Carouge Billiards Center. Up for grabs is the much coveted "4th 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 30 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. Evan P. Garcia, and Consul-General Gary Domingo 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

Thailand's Ken Nanakorn captures 12th Asian 9 Ball Tour, Sycip finishes second

Thailand's Ken Nanakorn captured the 12 Asian 9-Ball Tournament yesterday at the Carougeois Centre de Billard. It was Nanakorn's second straight win. The PBC's Joseph Sycip took the 2nd place, while his other compatriots from the Philippines, Ruben Zaballa and Leo Barroga took the 3rd and 4th spots.

The Philippine Billiard Club of Geneva has announced that the annual Philippine Independence Day Invitational 9-Ball Tournament - "Ambassador's Cup" will be held on the 6th of June 2010, at 2 pm, at the CEntre Carougeois de Billard.

May Day Confrontation: Asian Cue Masters square off anew at the 12th Asian 9-Ball Tournament

It will surely be another exciting May Day confrontation this Sunday, 2 May 2010 as the top Asian cue masters clash anew in this month's 12th Asian 9 Ball Tournament to be held at the Centre Carougeois de Billard.

Last month’s 8 Ball Champion, Ken Nanakorn of Thailand will be aiming for his second championship this year. Jimmy Menguita of the Philippines, who missed his chance for a three in a row championship last month is expected to wrest the crown from Nanakorn. Not to be outdone, Morris Leonor, last month’s runner up will be crying for revenge as he faces Ken Nanakorn.

Aside from these players, Tony Truong from Vietnam, Leo Barroga and Ruben Zaballa from the Philippines, or even James Udon from Thailand may spring out some surprises in this exciting tournament.

The Asian Tours is inviting all Asians to join us in this afternoon of fun, camaraderie and exciting pool competition. A registration fee of 35 CHF will be charged for each participant.
For information and registration, please call: Jerry Quinto at 079-263-68-32 or Ken Nanakorn at 076-752-53-47 or e-mail us at pbc.geneva@yahoo.com

Ken Nanakorn rallies to nip Morris Leonor 7-6, captures 10th Asian 8 Ball Championships

Thai cue master Ken Nanakorn pulled off a Houdini act to beat Philippines’ Morris Leonor in the end game, 7-6, during the 10th Asian 8 Ball Tournament at the Centre Carougeois de Billard Club last night.

Nanakorn trailed Leonor, 6-2 after Leonor launched a barrage of offensive attacks that put him far ahead and “on the hill” as he needed only one more game to capture the crown. Slowly, Nanakorn took the successive racks one by one until he was able to equalize the score at 6-6. The last rack proved to be a battle of nerves especially for Leonor who missed an easy shot on the 7 ball on the side and was followed by another foul shot as he missed a jump shot that gave Nanakorn “ball on hand” to finish the game.

In the race for 3rd place, Vietnam’s Tony Truong easily trounced Thailand’s Mie “James” Udon 5-2. Troung took control of the table from the beginning and kept a comfortable lead all the way



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10th Asian 8-Ball Tour: The Spring Challenge reels off 18 April at Centre Carougeois de Billard

The 10^th Asian 8 Ball Tournament reels off this Sunday, 18 April as the Asian cue masters meet again for the Spring Challenge at the Centre Carougeois de Billard at 2 pm.

Defending Champion Jimmy Menguita who has so far won two consecutive titles for the months of February and March, aims to set a record by winning his third successive championship.

Other strong contenders are Val Arceo and Morris Leonor from the Team Philippines, Ken Nanakorn and Mie “James” Udon of Thailand, and Tony Truong of Vietnam.

The Asian Tours is inviting all Asians to join us in this afternoon of fun, camaraderie and exciting pool competition. A registration fee of 35 CHF will be charged for each participant.

For information and registration, please call: Jerry Quinto at 079-263-68-32 or Ken Nanakorn at 076-752-53-47 or e-mail us at pbc.geneva@yahoo.com

JImmy Menguita nips Raymundo Ruben 6-4, captures 2 consecutive title

Jimmy Menguita took his 2^nd consecutive cup by beating Raymundo Ruben 6-4 in yesterday’s 11^th Asian 9-Ball tournament at the Centre Carougeois de Billard. Menguita, who was last month’s 9^th Asian 8-Ball survived the very close neck-to-neck race with veteran player Raymundo Ruben.

It was a very close fight with Menguita winning the opening rack and Ruben tying the score 1-1 in the following rack. Menguita then took the 3^rd rack and again Ruben evened up the score at 2-2. The 5^th rack was again taken by Menguita, but again the stubborn Ruben again equalized the score at 3-3.

Then again this was repeated as Menguita took the next rack and Ruben scored another equalizer 4-4. But the 9^th rack was again taken by Menguita and the in the next rack, Ruben was unable to tie the score as he missed a cut shot on the 9 ball in the corner pocket . Left in the jaws of the corner pocket, Menguita easily pocketed the 9 ball to win 6-4.

Thailand’s Ken Nanakorn took the 3^rd place by default as Morris Leonor, who took the 4^th place failed to show up at the table.

Another showdown looming at the 11th Asian 9-Ball Tour on 7 March at the Centre Carougeois de Billard

Another showdown appears to be looming as the Asian cue masters prepare to face-off anew in another exciting competition at the 11th Asian 9-Ball Tour on 7 March at the Centre Carougeois de Billard.

Morris Leonor, the 9-Ball defending champion is expected to face very stiff opposition from more than a dozen other players from the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, China, and Japan.

Other notable players seeing action are Ken Nanakorn of Thailand, Tony Truong of Vietnam, and Yoshi Hasegawa of Japan.

Jimmy Menguita crushes Morris Leonor 5-2, captures 9th Asian 8-Ball Tournament

Jimmy Menguita showed his billiard prowess in last night’s 9th Asian 8-Ball Tournament at the Centre Carougeois de Billard by crushing Morris Leonor 5-2. It was a close battle in the early part of the game as both players had it tied at 2-all. However the last remaining 3 racks made the difference as Menguita started a blitzkrieg attack and took control of the table to capture his first championship of the year.

Leo Barroga, who is considered one of the most improved billiard rookie took the 3rd place and Nilo Teodoro, the hustler from Mandaluyong City grabbed the 4th place.

9th Asian 8-Ball Tour reels off on 7 February

It’s going to be another face-off between the Asian cue masters as they battle for the control of the pool tables at the 9^th Asian 8-Ball Tournament at the Centre Carougeois de Billard on Sunday, 2 pm, on 7^th February 2010.

Defending 8-Ball champion from Thailand, Ken Nanakorn is again expected to play his best as he faces very tough resistance from other top-notch Asian players . Leading the resistance are Val Arceo, Morris Leonor and Jimmy Menguita of the Philippines, Tony Truong from Vietnam, and Liang Zi Yue from China.

A registration fee of 35 CHF will be charged for each participating player. Players are requested to be present 15 minutes before game time. For information and registration, please call: Jerry Quinto at 079-263-68-32 or Ken Nanakorn at 076-752-53-47 or e-mail us at pbc.geneva@yahoo.com