RI puts 16 players in Bali Open

RI puts 16 players in Bali Open

JAKARTA (JP): Host Indonesia has fielded all 16 billiard
players selected for the Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian (SEA) Games
in the main draw of the Bali International Open 9-Ball Billiard
Tournament, being held at the Nex Billiard Club in Denpasar.

"There are 64 players in the main draw and Indonesia placed
the most players, followed by Vietnam with five players and
Singapore with four," organizer Susanto was quoted as saying by
Antara news agency on Friday.

"Singapore also placed the only woman, Ammy Hoe in the main
draw."

The Rp 20 million (US$1,800) tournament started on Wednesday
and will end on Saturday. Other players are from Brunei
Darussalam, Japan and Malaysia.

Indonesia also placed 10 Balinese in the main draw.

Sixteen players qualified for the main draw from Wednesday and
Thursday's qualification. Another 48 players are automatically
admitted to the main draw as each country can send its top three
players. (nvn)