Showing posts with label Asian Tour. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Asian Tour. Show all posts

Sunday, October 26, 2008

Yang finishes on top in Grand Final on 2008 Asian Tour

Yang Chin-shun from Taiwan won the Guinness Asian 9-ball Tour Grand Final.

In the final he beat two-time world champion Wu Chia-ching (Taiwan) 11-9 to claim the $36,000 first prize. Wu received $10,000 for second place. The two Filipinos Dennis Orcollo and Alex Pagulayan shared third place.

This was Yang's seventh win on the Asian Tour but first since the 2007 Singapore event. He's been to nine finals in total. That's one third of the 27 events ever held.

Chang Jung-lin was the defending champion and ranking leader going into the event. He went out in the group stages after two wins and two losses.

The event was held 24-26 October at the Mal Taman Anggrek, Jakarta, Indonesia. It was the sixth and final event of the season. Only the top 11 players in the rankings were invited.

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Friday, September 26, 2008

Orcollo grabs China Asian Tour win

Dennis Orcollo from the Philippines won the Guangzhou leg of the Guinness Asian 9-ball Tour.

In the final he edged Hung-Hsiang Wang from Taiwan 11-9 to take the $15,000 first-place cheque. Wang got $6,000 for second place.

That's two finals in a row for the Filipino. He finished second in the previous event. His conqueror in that final, Alex Pagulayan (Philippines), shared third place with Ching-Shun Yan from Taiwan.

With this win Orcollo moves from 10th to sixth in the ranking list. Wang advances to third place. Jung-Lin Chang (Taiwan) is still in the lead, with Yang holding on to the second spot.

The competition was held 19-21 September, 2008 at the Garden Hall in Guangzhou, China. This was the fifth of six events on the 2008 Guinness 9 Ball Tour. The last stop is the Grand Final in Jakarta, Indonesia which is comprised of the top 10 in the overall Order of Merit:
  1. Jung-Lin Chang (Taiwan)
  2. Ching-Shun Yang (Taiwan)
  3. Hung-Hsiang Wang (Taiwan)
  4. Alex Pagulayan (Philippines)
  5. Joven Bustamante (Philippines)
  6. Chia-Ching Wu (Taiwan)
  7. Dennis Orcollo (Philippines)
  8. Seung Woo Ryu (South Korea)
  9. Antonio Gabica (Philippines)
  10. Ibrahim Bin Amir (Malaysia)

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Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Pagulayan rules in Singapore leg of Asian Tour

Alex Pagulayan from the Philippines won the Singapore leg of the Guinness Asian 9-ball Tour.

In the final he defeated countryman Dennis Orcollo 11-6.

Pagulayan received $15,000 for the win. Orcollo got $6,000 for second place.

The Taiwanese pair of Ching-shun Yang and Chia-ching Wu shared third place.

Pagulayan's win ended a terrific run for Jung-lin Chang (Taiwan). Before this event he had won all three events of the current season, four Tour events in a row and six of the last nine.

The popular Filipino moves up to sixth place in the ranking list with this win. Yang stays in second. Chang is a clear leader, with Wu and Joven Bustamente (Philippines) in third place.

The competition was held July 25-27, 2008 at the Velocity Sports Mall in Singapore. This was the fourth of six events on the 2008 Guinness 9 Ball Tour. Next stop is in Guangzhou, China from 19-21 September. The last is the Grand Final in Jakarta which is comprised of the top 10 in the overall Order of Merit.

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Saturday, June 07, 2008

Chang continues Asian Tour domination with victory in in Kuala Lumpur

Taiwan's Jung-Lin Chang won his fourth title in a row and third of the season by taking the Kuala Lumpur leg of the Guinness Asian 9-ball Tour.

In the final he defeated Antonio Gabica (Phillipines) 11-6.

Chang received $15,000 for the win. Babica got $6,000 for second place.

Ryu Seung Woo (South Korea) and Hung-Hsiang Wang (Taiwan) shared third place.

Chang is on a terrific run. He has now won all three events of the current season, four Tour events in a row and six of the last nine, including the last three Malaysia events.

Naturally the Taiwan cueist dominates the ranking list. Wang, Joven Bustamente (Philippines) and Ching-Shun Yang (Taiwan) shares second place.

The competition was held May 30 - June 1 at Genting Highlands, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This was the third of four events on the 2008 Guinness 9 Ball Tour. Next stop is in Singapore from 25-27 July. The last is the Grand Final in Jakarta which is comprised of the top 10 in the overall Order of Merit.

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Tuesday, April 08, 2008

It's Chang again in Penang's Asian Tour event

Taiwan's Jung-Lin Chang won his third title in a row by taking the Penang leg of the Guinness Asian 9-ball Tour.

In the final he beat compatriot Hung-Hsiang Wang 11-7.

The event was totally dominated by the Asian island nation. In the semifinals Chang defeated former world champion Chia-Ching Wu and Wang beat Chin-Shun Yang.

Chang received $15,000 for the win. Wang got $6,000 for second place.

The talented Chang is on a terrific run. He has now won three Tour events in a row and five of the last eight, including last year's Malaysia event.

He of course heads the ranking list. Joven Bustamente (Philippines) and Yang shares second place. Wu and Wang lies in joint fourth.

The competition was held April 4-6 at the G Hotel, Penang, Malaysia. The tour stays in Malaysia. Next stop is in Genting on 30 May - June 1. There are a total of six events in the Tour. The last is the Grand Final in Jakarta which is comprised of the top 10 in the overall Order of Merit.

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Sunday, March 02, 2008

Chang takes opening Taipei event on Asian Tour

For the second year running Taiwan's Jung-lin Chang won the opening leg of the Guinness Asian 9-ball Tour.

Just like last year he beat a Filipino 11-5 in the final. Last year it was Lee Vann Corteza. This time it was Joven Bustamante. The prize was also the same, namely $15,000.

In the semifinals Chang defeated Ching Shun Yang (Taiwan) and Bustamante beat Pin Yi Ko (Taiwan). Yang won last year's event in Taiwan.

Chang was the overall winner of the 2007 Asian Tour and also won three events that season.

The competition was held February 29 - March 2 at the Taipei Gymnasium, Taipei, Taiwan. Next stop is Penang, Malaysia on April 4-6. There are a total of six events in the Tour. The last is the Grand Final in Jakarta which is comprised of the top 10 in the overall Order of Merit.

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Monday, September 03, 2007

Chang wins inaugural Asian Tour Grand Final

Taiwan's Jung-Lin Chang won the first ever Guinness Asian 9-ball Tour Grand Final.

In the final he beat Lee Vann Corteza (Philippines) 11-8 to claim the $36,000 first prize. Corteza received $10,000 for second place. Chang's two countrymen Chia-Ching Wu and Ching-shun Yang shared third place.

This was Chang's third win of the season. He also won the events in Jakarta and Malaysia. With Yang winning three legs as well, Taiwanese players have made a clean sweep this season.

The event was held August 31 - September 2 at the Grand Hyatt Bali, Bali, Indonesia. It was the sixth and final event of the season.

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Thursday, August 09, 2007

No.3 for Yang in Shanghai

Taiwan's Ching-Shun Yang won the China leg of the Guinness Asian 9-ball Tour.

In the final he beat Ronnie Alcano (Philippines) 12-10 to claim the $15,000 first prize. Fu Jian Bo (China) and Ryu Seung Woo (South Korea) shared third place.

This was Yang's third win of the season. He also won the events in Kaohsiung and Singapore. With Jung-Lin Chang winning two legs, Taiwanese players have now made a clean sweep this season.

With this win Yang strengthened his lead in the Order of Merit. His points tally is 245. Chang lies in second with 185 points.

Here are the top 10 finishers in the Order of Merit. They won spots in the 2007 World Pool Championship and also the Tour finals.
  1. Ching-Shun Yang, Taiwan
  2. Jung-Lin Chang, Taiwan
  3. Fong-Pang Chao, Taiwan
  4. Ronato Alcano, Philippines
  5. Chia-Ching Wu, Taiwan
  6. Ricky Yang, Indonesia
  7. Ibrahim Bin Amir, Malaysia
  8. Dharminder Singh Lilly, India
  9. Bernard Tey Choon Kiat, Singapore
  10. Lee Vann Corteza, Philippines

The event was held August 3-5 at the Shanghai Hotel, Shanghai, China. It was the fifth event of six this season. Next and final stop is the Grand Championship Final, on Bali, Indonesia on August 31 - September 2.

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Sunday, July 15, 2007

Yang wins No.2 at Singapore stop of the Asian Tour

Taiwan's Ching-Shun Yang won the Singapore leg of the Guinness Asian 9-ball Tour.

In the final he beat Malaysia's Ibrahim Amir 11-8 to claim the $15,000 first prize. Alex Pagulayan (Philippines) and Chia-Ching Wu (Taiwan) shared third place.

Yang also won the Kaohsiung event earlier in the season.

With this win Yang moves to the top of the Order of Merit. Fellow Taiwanese Jung-Lin Chang is only five points back in second.

The top 10 finishers in the Order of Merit will earn spots in the 2007 World Pool Championship.

The event was held July 13-15 at the Orchid Country Club, Singapore. It was the fourth event of six this season. Next stop is Shanghai, China on August 3-5.

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Saturday, June 23, 2007

Chang rules in Malaysia for second Asian Tour title of the season

Taiwan's Jun-Ling Chang won the Malaysia leg of the Guinness Asian 9-ball Tour.

In the final he beat India's Dharminder Singh Lilly 11-8 to claim the trophy and bag the winner's cheque of $15,000.

With this victory Chang moves to the top of the Order of Merit. The top three is still all-Taiwanese with Chao Fong-Pang in second and Ching-shun Yang in third.

Chang also won the Jakarta event earlier in the season.

The competition was held June 15-17 at the Genting Highlands Resort, Malaysia. It was the third event of the season. Next stop is Singapore on July 13-15.

There are a total of six events in the Tour. The top 10 finishers in the Order of Merit will earn spots in the 2007 World Pool Championship.

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Saturday, June 02, 2007

Yang wins Asian Tour event in Kaohsiung

Taiwan's Ching-Shun Yang won the Kaohsiung leg of the Guinness Asian 9-ball Tour.

In the final he beat countryman Fong-Pang Chao 11-6 to claim the trophy and $15,000.

The win took Yang to No.1 in Order of Merit. The top three is all-Taiwanese with Jung-Lin Chang in second and Chao in third.

The competition was held May 18-20 at the Kaohsiung Business Exhibition Center, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Next stop is Genting, Malaysia on June 15-17. There are a total of six events in the Tour. The top 10 finishers in the Order of Merit will earn spots in the 2007 World Pool Championship.

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Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Chang on top in Jakarta leg of Asian Tour

Taiwan's Jung-lin Chang won the opening leg of the Guinness Asian 9-ball Tour.

In the final he beat Filipino Lee Vann Corteza 11-5 to claim the trophy and $15,000.

Defending champion Efren Reyes (Philippines) and several other stars are boycotting the Tour because San Miguel was dropped as tour sponsor.

The competition was held April 20-22 at the Sultan Hotel, Jakarta, Indonesia. Next stop is Kaohsiung, Taiwan on May 18-20. There are a total of six events in the Tour. The top 10 finishers in the Order of Merit will earn spots in the 2007 World Pool Championship.

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Saturday, September 23, 2006

Efren Reyes wins final event of Asian Tour season

Efren Reyes (Philippines) won the Indonesia leg of the San Miguel Asian 9-ball Tour. In the final he defeated local player Ricky Yang 11-7 to claim the $10,000 first prize.

This completed a Philippine sweep on the Tour. Efren Reyes won in Vietnam, Ramil Gallego won in Thailand and Rodolfo Luat won in Taiwan.

The tournament was played in Mutiara Ballroom, Jakarta 15-17 September.

The top 10 finishers in the Order of Merit earned spots in the 2006 World Pool Championship. Reyes tops the list. Here are all the qualifiers:
  1. Efren Reyes (Philippines)
  2. Wung Hung Hsiang (Taiwan)
  3. Li He Wen (China)
  4. Wu Chia Ching (Taiwan)
  5. Francisco Bustamante (Philippines)
  6. Yang Ching Shun (Taiwan)
  7. Ramil Gallego (Philippines)
  8. Rodolfo Luat (Philippines)
  9. Masaaki Tanaka (Japan)
  10. Chao Fong Pang (Taiwan)
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Saturday, August 12, 2006

Luat on top in Asian Tour's Taiwan event

Rodolfo Luat (Philippines) won the Taiwan leg of the San Miguel Asian 9-ball Tour. In the final he defeated home favorite Hsia Hui-Kai 11-7 to claim the $10,000 first prize.

This means Philippine players have won all three events this season. Efren Reyes won the first leg in Ho-Chin-Minh City, Vietnam and Ramil Gallego won the second one in Bangkok, Thailand.

The tournament was played in Kaohsiung 4-6 August. The fourth and final stop on the Tour is Jakarta, Indonesia, 15-17 September.

Luat now moves into ninth place in the Order of Merit.
Reyes tops the standings, followed by Francisco Bustamante (Philippines), Li He Wen (China), Yang Ching Shun (Taiwan), Wu Chia Ching (Taiwan) and Gallego. The top 10 finishers after the four events will earn spots in the 2006 World Pool Championship.

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Friday, June 09, 2006

Gallego grabs Bangkok leg of Asian Tour

Ramil "Bebeng" Gallego (Philippines) won the Bangkok leg of the San Miguel Asian 9-ball Tour. He bested Hong Kong's Au Chi Wai 11-8 in the final.

This makes it two out of two for the Philippines. Reyes won the first leg in Ho-Chin-Minh City, Vietnam.

Gallego earnt $10,000 for the win. The victory must be especially sweet since he came in as a late replacement for Alex Pagulayan.

The next stop on the Tour is Kaohsiung, Taiwan 4-6 August. There are a total of four events on the Tour. The top 10 finishers in the Order of Merit will earn spots in the 2006 World Pool Championship.

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Friday, May 12, 2006

Reyes takes Asian Tour Opener

Efren "The Magician" Reyes (Philippines) captured the first leg of the San Miguel Asian 9-ball Tour. In the final he beat Li He Wen from China 11-6.

The two players overcame a strong field to reach the finals. Also entered were two-time world champion Chia-Ching Wu (Taiwan), 2004 world champion Alex Pagulayan (Canada), Marlon Manalo (Philippines), former world champion Fong-Pang Chao (Taiwan), Francisco Bustamante (Philippines) and 2005 Asian Tour leader Chin-Shun Yang (Taiwan).

First prize was $10,000. Reyes has now won a total of six events on the Tour. He was overall champion the first two years (2003-2004).

The competition was held in Ho-Chin-Minh City, Vietnam. Next stop is Bangkok, Thailand on June 2-4. There are a total of four events in the Tour. The top 10 finishers in the Order of Merit will earn spots in the 2006 World Pool Championship.

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