|
The Pro Shop
|
|
|
|

NEW: Buy 2 items (or
more) and get a free
upgrade to 1st Class
UK postage.
Cuetec DUO Smart
AVID Extension

Cuetec DUO Smart
SVB Extension

Predator Ball Case
2¼" Ball Size

The Golden 8
Aramith 2¼" Ball

Predator P3
Metallic Grey

Predator P3
Metallic Grey Wrap

Cuetec AVID
Chroma - Crimson

Cuetec AVID
Chroma - Currency

Predator
Shorty - No Wrap

Predator
Shorty + Sport Grip

Bulk Ball Sets
For clubs & leagues!

Predator Roadline
Black & Grey 3x6

Magic Rack
Pro Set - Grey

Predator SP2
Red Metallic 1

Predator SP2
Red Metallic 2

Predator
BK-Rush Sport Grip

Predator
BK-Rush Break Cue

Mosconi Cup
Team USA Ball

Mosconi Cup
Team Europe Ball

Cuetec AVID
Opt-X Teal

Cuetec AVID
Opt-X Lavender

Tiger
Tip Protector

30th Anniversary
Predator LE Ebony

Mezz Tsubasa
Jump Tip

TAOM
V10 - Blue

Cutshots
Perfect Aim Trainer

Predator SP2
Adventura 1

Predator SP2
Adventura 2

Super Shot
V8 Mega Bridge

Samsara True
Playing Tips

IGNITE
IGP Tip Plate

Bob Meucci Custom
Casino 3

Meucci Cues
The Gambler

Taom MaxRack
Order Now!

Kamui
Chalk Shark *Beta

Kamui
Chalk Shark *Roku

Cuetec Truewood
Mappa Burl

Cuetec Truewood
Sycamore

Holly Reborn
New for 2024

Aramith Snooker
Super Pro 1G

Aramith BLACK
Back in stock!

Aramith Pro Cup
Back in stock!

Instroke GEO
Black/Burgundy

Cuetec Cynergy X
Full Carbon Cue

Cuetec Cynergy X
Full Carbon Cue

Cuetec Cynergy X
Full Carbon Cue

Predator Urbain
Houndstooth Top

Predator Urbain
Full Houndstooth

Predator Air Rush
GOLD - No Wrap

Predator Air Rush
GOLD - Sport Wrap

Mezz Gloves
Now in 4 Colours!

ProPockets
Free post worldwide!

Mezz GMC-35KC
Black/Carbon

Mezz TB-24
Travel Bag

Kamui ROKU Chalk
Slate Grey

Kamui ROKU Chalk
Original Blue

Cuetec AVID Surge
Black/Gold Jump

Cuetec AVID Surge
Brown Stain Jump

Cuetec AVID Surge
Grey Stain Jump

Kamui Athlete Soft
Tip for Carbon Shafts

Kamui Athlete
Tip for Carbon Shafts

Pagulayan Chalk
Blue

Pagulayan Chalk
Green

TheProShop.biz
Free Post in Europe!
Order now! |
|
|
|
|
Main Menu
|
|
|
|
|
Philippines to host 2009 World Cup of Pool
|
|
 |
Posted on Wednesday, January 28 2009 @ 18:31:02 UTCby admin
|
|
|
2009 PartyGaming World Cup of Pool (Press Conference) Sports Plus Café Eastwood City Libis Quezon City Philippines www.worldcupofpool.com www.matchroomsport.com
28 January 2009
 Efren Reyes and Francisco Bustamante celebrating their World Cup of Pool victory in 2006. Philippines to host 2009 World Cup of Pool
THE 2009 World Cup of Pool will be staged in the Philippines for the first time in the tournament's history.
A press conference was held at the Sports Plus Cafe, Eastwood , Philippines, earlier this week to announce the event, which will now be in its fourth year.
The first competition was staged in Newport, Wales with the next two in Rotterdam, Holland, but this will be the first time it will have been held outside of Europe.
Featuring 32 two-player teams from around the globe, The World Cup of Pool, sponsored by PartyGaming, has become one of the most important dates in the sport's calendar and this year's version will be hosted from September 1 to 6 in Manila.
"We're really looking forward to a great tournament because the World Cup of Pool is a special event and to bring it here to the Philippines is really exciting," said Matchroom Sport Director Eddie Hearn.
"Read More..." for the details.
 Efren Reyes and Francisco Bustamante celebrating their World Cup of Pool victory in 2006. "When Matchroom Sport wants to stage a major pool tournament the Philippines is always the first place we look to come. In terms of number one venues, this has to be our first choice.
"Obviously Las Vegas is a great place for pool as well with their heritage but the passion that the people have for the game in the Philippines, and the importance of what it means to everyone, always makes it a pleasure to come here."
The prestigious competition, which features 32 two-player teams from around the world, but two sides for the host nation, has never been won by the same country twice.
Filipino legends Efren Reyes and Francisco Bustamante won the inaugural tournament in 2006, China's Li He-wen and Fu Jian-bo claimed the trophy in 2007 before Americans Shane Van Boening and Rodney Morris triumphed last year.
Hearn hinted that, with the Philippines being given two teams as hosts, the successful pairing of Reyes and Bustamante could be reunited for 2009.
"The Filipino people would want to see Efren and Django play together and it's very important that we make the choice that makes the people happy," explained Hearn.
"Matchroom Sport and our Filipino partners Solar Sports are also eager to have one younger team representing the real new wave of players coming through in the Philippines at the moment.
"Due to the great number of qualified Filipino players, it's going to be tough when we select the teams because there are always people who feel they should be in.
"But our job is to select the right teams for the people and the right teams that are most likely to take the title for the Philippines.
"We have to make sure we have the biggest names and the biggest personalities playing while the best players as well. I'm really glad that the Philippines will have two teams as host nation because to have only had one team would have been very difficult to pick."
Solar Sports CEO Peter Chanliong added: "The World Cup of Pool has a format that's very exciting and we're hoping the Philippines will enjoy the home-court advantage and pull it off again to prove we're the best in the world."
The defending champions - Shane Van Boening and Rodney Morris - will make up the USA pairing but the rest of the sides will be selected nearer the competition.
There is a huge incentive for all teams as the champions win $60,000, the runners-up take home $30,000, the beaten semi-finalists collect $16,000 and the quarter finalists receive $10,000.
Each match will be filmed for television and then produced by Matchroom Sport into 31 1-hour programmes, which will then be broadcast on stations around the world.
RELATED ARTICLES AT WWW.PRO9.CO.UK
2009 Philippines to host 2009 World Cup of Pool
2008 2008 PartyPoker.net World Cup of Pool - Day 6 Results 2008 PartyPoker.net World Cup of Pool - Day 5 Results 2008 PartyPoker.net World Cup of Pool - Day 4 Results 2008 PartyPoker.net World Cup of Pool - Day 3 Results 2008 PartyPoker.net World Cup of Pool - Day 2 Results 2008 PartyPoker.net World Cup of Pool - Day 1 Results Van Helmond and Gerard Set for World Cup Glory Dutch hopeful of home glory at PartyPoker.net World Cup of Pool Chinese duo back to defend their PartyPoker.net World Cup of Pool title
2007 China win 2007 PartyPoker.net World Cup of Pool in thriller final! 2007 PartyPoker.net World Cup of Pool - Day 5 Results 2007 PartyPoker.net World Cup of Pool - Day 4 Results 2007 PartyPoker.net World Cup of Pool - Day 3 Results 2007 PartyPoker.net World Cup of Pool - Day 2 Results 2007 PartyPoker.net World Cup of Pool - Day 1 Results 2007 PartyPoker.net World Cup of Pool breaks off today! Malaysia Out and Belgium In - Amazing last minute WCOP entry! 2007 PartyPoker.net World Cup of Pool side event - LUCKY 9!!! PartyPoker.net World Cup of Pool - The teams so far!
2006 PartyPoker.com World Cup of Pool - SKY TV Schedule PartyPoker.com World Cup of Pool - Day 6 Final Results PartyPoker.com World Cup of Pool - Day 5 Results PartyPoker.com World Cup of Pool - Day 4 Results The 2006 World Cup of Pool - Exclusive Backstage Photos PartyPoker.com World Cup of Pool - Day 3 Results PartyPoker.com World Cup of Pool - Day 2 Results PartyPoker.com World Cup of Pool - Day 1 Results PartyPoker.com World Cup of Pool Starts Today! PartyPoker.com World Cup of Pool Site Starts Today! Draw announced for 2006 PartyPoker.com World Cup of Pool World Cup of Pool - Free tickets information
Check out the Pro9.co.uk Calendar for more tournament dates.
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
World Cup Of Pool
|
|
|
|
|
Comments