CEBU, Philippines – The cream of the crop in Philippine darts, led by the top-ranked Ian Perez of Koronadal City, will be coming over here to compete in the cash-rich fourth Cebu Ciy Mayor’s Cup-M. Lhuillier National Darts Open set April 20-22 at the Yayoy’s Grill and Resto Bar along Orchids Street in Brgy. Capitol Site.
Aside from Perez, others who have confirmed participation are Jojo Barellano of Davao City, Lourence Ilagan of Cainta, Rizal, Boy Gionson of Navotas, Dodong Nolora of Butuan, Ding Sumulong of Pasig, Ricky Mijares of Quezon City, Boie Parfan III of Makati, Dixie Ybañez of Cagayan de Oro and Andy Villamor of Butuan City.
A total prize fund of P300,000 will be up for grabs in the event considered as the biggest and richest darts tournament in the Vis-Min region.
“It will be a very competitive event because some of best players in the country will be joining in. Hopefully our team, the Cebu City Niños, will do good this time,” said city Councilor Raul Alcoseba during a press conference yesterday at Yayoy’s Grill.
“As the host, our players should give their best shot. They should not allow the out-of-town participants to take the lion’s share of the prize money,” added Alcoseba.
In response to the challenge posed by Alcoseba, Cebu City Hall Employees Darts Association (CHEDA) president Bert Colong Jr. said they have prepared for the big event by holding a weekly competition since December last year.
“We started our training last December in preparation for this big tournament. Hopefully we will get the championship,” said Colong.