MANILA, Philippines — Markado sina billiard legends Efren “Bata” Reyes at Francisco “Django” Bustamante sa 1st Mayor Stephen A. Palmares 9-Ball Invitational Billiard Tournament ngayong araw sa Arena Stadium sa Passi City, Iloilo.
Kahit may edad na sina Reyes at Bustamante ay maraming pool players ang umiilag sa kanila sa torneong magtatapos sa Disyembre 8.
Kinumprima ni billiard promoter at tournament director Ramon “Maestro Monching” Mistica ang paglahok ng dalawang world champions na sina Reyes at Bustamante sa event na nag-aalok ng kabuuang premyong P500,000 kasama ang P200,000 para sa maghahari.
“This is more exciting. This will be an action-packed 1st Mayor Stephen A Palmares 9-Ball National Open Billiard Tournament and we look forward to bringing more fun and excitement,” ani Mistica na isa ring pool instructor.
Sasargo rin sina world champions Ronato “Ronnie” Alcano, WPA World 10-Ball queen Chezka Centeno, All Japan winners Johann Chua at AJ Manas.
Ang iba pang kilalang cue masters na kalahok ay sina Warren Kiamco, Michael Feliciano, Russian Petiza, Jomel Sultan, Manolo Tanasas, Edwin Gamas at Dante Razalan.