The AnitoKid on Billiards | Philippine Sports: April 2011

Friday, April 15, 2011

Mobile App from Nokia and Ovi: It's the AnitoKid App!

Billiards enthusiasts and pool player friends, guess what?!!! The AnitoKid on Billiards and Philippine Sports blog is now a mobile app! Yes, you read right, friends! Everyone’s fave - The AnitoKid on Billiards and Philippine Sports - is now a mobile app for your Nokia phones! And I kid you not!

No less than Nokia and Ovi were impressed by the blog posts found in the sports site and its avid followers from the world over! And look where that got us, Ma! Nokia and Ovi have developed the site into one cool mobile application for the Nokia Ovi Store! That is coolness in my book! Or in anyone’s book mind you! Uber-awesome! IMMORTALITY!

Our millions - and millions - of followers will definitely compliment the millions of Nokia users in over 150 countries, including the Pool Capital of the World. Nokia users could download the AnitoKid app from the Ovi Store – direct! And for FREE! Yes, I have decided to make it a free download for anyone, and everyone, as a way of saying “THANK YOU!” to our countless loyal subscribers, readers, and friends from the four corners of the earth! Indeed, our readers rule!

Stay in touch, be in the know, and keep up to date with the latest on billiards and Philippine sports via the AnitoKid app from Nokia and Ovi! It’s FAST! It’s FREE! And there is absolutely nothing else like it!

DOWNLOAD IT HERE, friends!

Many thanks to Nokia, Ovi, and Nokia Ovi Specialist Mike Pamintuan for the trust and confidence you have shown me and the sports blog. And lest I forget, much thanks to my subscribers, readers, and friends! Thank you all for believing! Mabuhay!
To the sport that I love - which has loved me back and more - here's looking forward to more exciting times!
To my family, this one's for you! I love you...
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Antonio Nikoy Lining is Ranked Number 1 in the World of Billiards!

Here is one great news, billiards enthusiasts and pool player friends! Filipino pool player Antonio Nikoy Lining’s impressive semifinals finish in the just-concluded 2011 Philippine Open Pool Championship propelled him as the world’s No. 1 player! And I kid you not!

According to one of my sources, no less than World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA) President Ian Anderson confirmed this exciting news during the Finals Day of the prestigious event. However, the official tabulation has not been finalized.

Nikoy unseated fellow Filipino pool player Francisco Django Bustamante, who did not see action in the competition. Truth be told, it will be the first time in Lining’s 30-year pool career that the soft-spoken, left-handed pool player from Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro, will take the world No. 1 spot! And that is one awesome feat!

For those not in the know, Lining plays for the Negros Billiards Stable and JSY Sports under the able management and guidance of businessman Jonathan Sy. He also coaches several pool clubs in Japan.

Congratulations Nikoy! You are numero uno! Mabuhay!

An interesting read on Nikoy - CLICK HERE!

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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Thorsten Hohmann Wins Philippine Open Pool Championship!

German world champions Ralf Souquet and Thorsten Hohmann battled it out on the Finals Day of the 2011 Philippine Open Pool Championship at the SM Megamall Megatrade Hall in Mandaluyong City! With both pool players seeking their first title in the Pool Capital of the World, the two went toe-to-toe in a thrilling finale.

In the end, Hohmann, aka The Hitman, came up victorious and Souquet, aka The Kaiser, suffered another setback in Manila. Hohmann won against Souquet, 11-10, to capture the Philippine Open men’s championship and the $30,000 cash prize.

Truth be told, Hohmann’s victory was interesting in itself. A last-minute inclusion following the pullout of Ruslan Chinakhov of Russia, Hohmann made the most out of his campaign. He booked in a late flight, arrived in Manila midnight before the tournament, and teetered on the brink of elimination most of the way. The Hitman even missed the players’ meeting because he arrived in the Philippines midnight before the event! And I kid you not!

Congratulations Thorsten! Mabuhay!

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Nikoy Lining at the Philippine Open Pool Championship 2011!

Here is a read of World No. 2 Antonio Lining aka Nikoy, after the 2011 Philippine Open Pool Championship held at MegaTrade Hall 1, SM MegaMall, Mandaluyong City.

Nikoy plays for the Negros Billiards Stable and JSY Sports of businessman Jonathan Sy.

CLICK HERE - it is one interesting read, friends. And I kid you not!

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Monday, April 11, 2011

Antonio Nikoy Lining in Semis of Philippine Open Pool Championship 2011!

And we have reached the much-awaited Finals Day of the 2011 Philippine Open Pool Championship! WOOOOOOOO!

Organized by Raya Sports and supported by no less than Star Paper Corporation, the battle is indeed on for one of the most coveted titles in the Pool Capital of the World – the Philippine Open!

For those not in the know, we have a Filipino pool player in the Final Four of the Philippine Open! Indeed! It’s Antonio Lining, aka Nikoy, who plays for the Negros Billiards Stable and JSY Sports of businessman Jonathan Sy.

Truth be told, there can be only one champion! And you can bet your bottom dollar that all eyes are set dead on Nikoy going for the gold and the $30,000 booty! And I kid you not!

The very best of luck, Nikoy! Mabuhay!

Match schedule for the Final Four

12:00 noon to 2 pm

Men's Semifinals 1: Ralf Souquet vs. Antonio Lining
Men's Semifinals 2: Liu Haitao vs. Thorsten Hohmann

2 pm to 4 pm
Women's Finals: Chen Siming vs. Kelly Fisher

4 pm to 7 pm:
Men's Finals

*The 2011 Philippine Open Pool Championship is hosted by my good friends Jay Helfert, Anthony Suntay, Bob Guerrero, and Biboy Soriano.

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Sunday, April 10, 2011

Philippine Open Pool Championship 2011: Matches for Day 4!

Day 4 Schedule of Matches at the 2011 Philippine Open Pool Championship is now up and ready, friends! Info includes TV table matches. And I kid you not!

The 2011 Philippine Open Pool Championship is held at the MegaTrade Hall 1 of SM Megamall. Matches today start at 12 PM.

For those not in the know, the 2011 Philippine Open Pool Championship is a world-ranking event of the World Pool-Billiard Association.

The best of luck to all remaining Filipino pool players! Mabuhay!

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Saturday, April 9, 2011

Philippine Open Pool Championship: Match Schedule of Day 3!

Philippine Open Pool Championship Graphic

Day 3 Schedule of Matches at the 2011 Philippine Open Pool Championship is now up and ready! Info includes TV table matches. And I kid you not!

The 2011 Philippine Open Pool Championship is held at MegaTrade Hall 1 of SM Megamall. Matches today start at 12 PM. Live TV coverage is on AKTV IBC 13 in the Philippines, and on ESPN for fans in the Asian region.

For those not in the know, the 2011 Philippine Open Pool Championship is a world-ranking event of the World Pool-Billiard Association.

The best of luck to all! Mabuhay!

CLICK HERE to download the sched, friends.

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Friday, April 8, 2011

Philippine Open Pool Championship Match Schedule: Day 2!

Philippine Open Pool Championships Graphic

Day 2 Schedule of Matches at the 2011 Philippine Open Pool Championship is now up and ready! And I kid you not!

The 2011 Philippine Open Pool Championship is held at MegaTrade Hall 1 of SM Megamall. Matches today start at 2 PM. Live TV coverage is on AKTV IBC 13 in the Philippines, and on ESPN for fans in the Asian region.

Organized by Raya Sports, the 2011 Philippine Open Pool Championship is a world-ranking event of the World Pool-Billiard Association.

Good luck to all! Mabuhay!

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Thursday, April 7, 2011

Match Schedules: Philippine Open Pool Championships!

Billiards enthusiasts and pool players: The schedule of matches for the 2011 Philippine Open Pool Championship on Thursday, April 7, 2011, at the Megatrade Hall of SM Megamall, are set and ready to go!

The schedule includes TV table matches. And I kid you not!

For those not in the know, you can watch the 2011 Philippine Open Pool Championship live via AKTV on IBC 13 in the Philippines. Wow! AKTV! AnitoKid TV? HA! Cool!ness For fans in the Asian region, you can catch the games live on ESPN.

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Monday, April 4, 2011

Philippine Open Pool Championships 2011: Schedules, Players, and Prizes Info!

Megatrade Hall 1, SM Megamall
Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila
April 6–11, 2011

Billiards buddies and pool player friends, it's championship time in the Pool Capital of the World once again! And I kid you not! The 2011 Philippine Open Pool Championships, which is a world-ranking event of the World Pool-Billiard Association, will be staged at Megatrade Hall 3, SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila. The event features divisions for both men and women. The men’s championship will have a 64-player main draw, while the women’s championship will have a 32-player main draw. The featured discipline is 10-Ball.

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

Qualifying Round (Stage1)

March 31 to April 4
(Thursday – Monday)
Star Billiards Center,
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Players meeting and draw:
Tuesday, April 6, 2011
Megatrade Hall 3
SM Megamall
Mandaluyong City

Main tournament (Stage 2)
April 7 – 11 (Thursday to Monday)
Megatrade Hall 3
SM Megamall
Mandaluyong City

Awards Dinner
11 April 2011

Players (Entry and Qualifications)

The 2011 Philippine Open is open to players (male and female) from all over the world who wish to join, provided they can meet the conditions and qualifications set by the World Pool-Billiard Association and its organizer, Raya Sports.

The majority of spots in the tournament are allocated via a quota system devised by the World Pool-Billiard Association and distributed equitably among the continental federations. Interested players are advised to check with their continental federations if they have been given spots by their federation or the WPA.

Qualifier (Men)
Players can secure spots in the main tournament via the qualifying tournaments. There will be 10 qualifiers for men, staged over 5 days. Players will compete in 10 single-elimination qualifiers. The winner of each qualifier will get a spot in Stage 2 of the Philippine Open.

Qualifier (Women)
There will be 4 qualifiers for women players interested in securing spots in the main tournament.

Entry Fees
$100 for men and women

Qualifying Tournament Entry fee
$50 per Qualifier
$200 for Five Qualifiers

Entry Registration

Players can register by email at raya@prismphil.com.
Players can also register through their continental association, which must transmit by fax or email their entry application.
Players must be registered by February 28, 2011.
All Entry fees must be paid by March 31, 2011.

Tournament Format

Main Tournament (Men)
Ten Ball, WPA Rules (Winner Breaks)
Double Elimination up to Final Four – Race to 9
Crossover Semifinals – Race to 9
Finals — Race to 11

Main Tournament (Women)
Ten Ball, WPA Rules (Winner Breaks)
Double Elimination up to Final Four – Race to 9
Crossover Semifinals – Race to 9
Final– Race to 9

Qualifiers (Stage 1)
Ten Ball, WPA Rules Winner Breaks
Single elimination – Race to 9

PRIZE FUND

MEN‘S CHAMPIONSHIP

1 - $30,000 x 1 = 30,000

2 - 15,000 x 1 = 15,000

3-4 - 5,000 x 2 = 10,000

5-6 - 3,000 x 2 = 6,000

7-8 - 2,500 x 2 = 5,000

9-12 - 2,000 x 4 = 8,000

13-16 - 1,800 x 4 = 7,200

17-24 - 1,200 x 8 = 9,600

25-32 - 800 x 8 = 6,400
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US$97,200

WOMEN’S Championship

1 - 20,000 x 1 = 20,000

2 - 10,000 x 1 = 10,000

3-4 - 5,000 x 2 = 10,000

5-6 - 3,500 x 2 = 7,000

7-8 - 2,500 x 2 = 5,000

9-12 - 2,000 x 4 = 8,000

13-16 - 1,500 x 4 = 6,000

17-24 - 750 x 8 = 6,000

25-32 - 500 x 8 = 4,000
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US$76,000.00

*Prizes will be awarded at an awards dinner on Monday, April 11, 2011 at the SM City. WPA will preside prize presentation.