By Jonas Terrado
Carlo Biado and two fellow national team mainstays are currently in Japan as part of their final preparations for the pool events of the 30th Southeast Asian Games which starts Dec. 3 at The Manila Hotel Tent.
Carlo Biado (MB file photo | Ali Vicoy)
Biado, Johann Chua and Jeffrey Ignacio are now winding down their week-long stay by competing in the ongoing All-Japan Championship in Hyodo, a stint the three hopes will help a great deal in their quest to harvest golds in the biennial meet.
Billiard Sports Confederation of the Philippines secretary-general Robert Mananquil said the three are due to return Monday before resuming their SEAG buildup at a temporary training facility inside Harrison Plaza.
Biado won’t be defending the men’s 9-ball singles he won two years ago in Kuala Lumpur but will set his sights on winning a second gold in the men’s 9-ball doubles when he teams up with Chua.
The 2017 world 9-ball champion is also slated to participate in the men’s 10-ball singles.
Ignacio, on the other hand, will be paired with veteran Warren Kiamco in the men’s 9-ball doubles.
Ten-ball will make its return since the 2013 Games in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar.
Source: Manila Bulletin
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