Nine-ball game due to start today

JAKARTA (JP): About 100 local billiard players will compete in a 16-day tournament held by the De Leila restaurant, from Aug. 1 to Aug. 17.

Organizer Irma told The Jakarta Post on Friday that the tournament is open for both men and women where they will compete with nine balls.

"The tournament is held to commemorate Indonesia's 54th independence day. We hope that through this tournament, we could create talented billiard players," Irma said.

Irma said that apart from cash prizes, the winners will also receive trophies. The winners in the men's division will receive Rp 4 million, Rp 2 million and Rp 1 million while the women will receive Rp 2 million, Rp 1 million and Rp 500,000.

Those interested in competing in the tournament may register their names at the De Leila restaurant, Patra Jasa Building, ground floor with the registration fee of Rp 35,000. (lnt)