The countdown begins for Team Asia vs Team Europe, October 15-18.
The stage is officially set for the inaugural Reyes Cup, launched on Monday with a pre-tournament press conference at the spectacular Ninoy Aquino National Stadium in Manila, where the hotly anticipated tournament will take place from October 15-18.
This landmark event will see Asia’s finest players face off against Europe’s best in an exciting new fixture on the World Nineball Tour, showcased across the globe through local broadcaster Cignal TV, as well as Sky Sports across the UK.
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The press conference, held at the spectacular Reyes Cup venue, the Ninoy Aquino National Stadium, offered fans and media insight into the excitement surrounding the tournament. The panel included the recently crowned Hanoi Open champion Johann Chua, who was joined by his Team Asia captain, the legendary Efren ‘Bata’ Reyes.
Johann Chua, fresh off his victory at the Mansion Sports Hanoi Open, expressed his excitement for the event:
Efren ‘Bata’ Reyes added:
Team Asia’s duo faced off with Team Europe’s Jayson Shaw and captain Karl Boyes, alongside Mr. Aristeo "Putch" Puyat, Founder and Owner of Puyat Sports, and Emily Frazer, CEO of Matchroom Multi Sport.
Jayson Shaw delivered the first bit of fighting talk of the tournament, downplaying any impact of Team Asia's recent success:
Karl Boyes, captain of Team Europe, added:
Kicking off the press conference, Emily Frazer unveiled the stunning new Reyes Cup trophy, setting the stage for what promises to be a thrilling competition between Team Asia and Team Europe.
Emily Frazer spoke about the event’s significance and shared her enthusiasm for this historic moment, saying:
Mr Aristeo "Putch" Puyat reflected on the importance of this event for the Philippines and the sport itself, stating:
The Ninoy Aquino National Stadium is set to host four days of intense action from October 15-18, with a total of 21 matches, including singles and doubles. Each match will be a race to five, and the first team to reach 11 points will claim victory in Manila. Fans can expect to witness some of the finest talent in the sport.
The event schedule is as follows (local time):
Tuesday, 15th October: 7:30 pm - 00:00 am
Wednesday, 16th October: 7:30 pm - 00:00 am
Thursday, 17th October: 7:30 pm - 00:00 am
Friday, 18th October: 7:30 pm - 00:00 am
Fans eager to witness the four days of intense action can purchase tickets here.
For those unable to attend, the Reyes Cup will be broadcast live globally. In the Philippines, host broadcaster Cignal TV will bring the action to local audiences, while international fans can tune in via Sky Sports in the UK & Ireland, DAZN in the USA & Brazil, and other platforms worldwide, ensuring pool enthusiasts everywhere can experience every thrilling moment.
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