Major pool event gathers big names in Manila

MANILA, Philippines — World champion Carlo Biado and reigning Hanoi Open titlist Johann Chua will carry the flag high and proud as the World Nineball Tour, in partnership with Puyat Sports, brings the Philippine Open Pool Championship from Oct. 21 to 26 at Gateway Mall, Quezon City.

The top Filipino cue artists will take their rightful place in the spotlight as the Philippines hosts a brand new Matchroom Major, with Manila joining an elite list of global host cities such as London, Orlando, and Hanoi.

Cignal, as the official broadcaster, will show the event live on One Sports, One Sports+, and on the Pilipinas Live app together with the usual telecast on WNT TV.

Aside from the top Filipino players, expected to be part of the field are former world champion Francisco Sanchez Ruiz of Spain and seven-time Mosconi Cup winner Jayson Shaw of United Kingdom among others.