Filipino Players Dominate Doha 10-Ball World Cup Qualifiers
Four Filipino players qualify for Doha 10-Ball World Cup main draw, Qatar's Nasser Al Saadi also advances
The Doha 10-Ball World Cup has seen four Filipino players, Raymond Faraon, Mark Estiola, Marlon Caneda, and Rocky Tullao, move on to Stage 2. Qatar's Nasser Al Saadi also secured a spot with a 7-3 win over Kuwait's Fahad Al Tuwaitan, marking Qatar's first victory in Stage 1.
Meanwhile, several Qatari players were eliminated in the qualifying round. The Qatar Billiards and Snooker Federation is hosting the event, which runs until October 29, Qatar News Agency (QNA) said in a statement.
On a related note, the Qatar Billiard Sports Federation has launched the Qatar Billiards Academy. The academy aims to enhance players' skills and encourage young people to take up the sport. According to the Federation's Executive Director, Mubarak Al Khayarin, the academy will welcome participants from Qatar and abroad. This initiative was proposed by Qatar's national team coach, Mansour Al Khanfari, to leverage the presence of international and regional champions in Doha.
The Doha 10-Ball World Cup is a significant event in the billiards world, attracting top players from various countries. The tournament provides a platform for players to showcase their skills and compete against the best in the sport.
The Qatar Billiards Academy is an effort to promote the sport in Qatar and develop a new generation of players. Billiards and snooker have gained popularity in Qatar, with the country hosting several international tournaments in recent years.