By Hanah Tabios
Filipino pool legend Efren “Bata” Reyes, 65, settled for bronze Friday after yielding to Vietnam’s Ngo Dinh Nai 100-14 in the men’s 1-cushion carom semifinals of the 30th Southeast Asian Games at Tent City of Manila Hotel in Manila.
The Magician ends his SEA Games campaign with a bronze finish after yielding to Vietnam’s Ngo Dinh Nai in the men’s 1-cushion carom semifinals (Ali Vicoy)
“Siguro napanood niyo na. Katorse lang nagawa ko. Yung kalaban ko magaling [kaya] may diperensya,” Reyes said.
Prior to the game, the legendary pool master has been complaining about his undisclosed medical condition and earlier described it a factor why he cannot pull off “magic tricks” anymore.
Meanwhile, when asked about his retirement plans, he said: “Hindi natin alam, pabago bago na ang tira ko.”
Source: Manila Bulletin
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