Fri, 20 Jun 1997

RI sends 3 players to Asian C'ship

JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Billiard and Snooker Association will send three players to the Asian Nine-Ball Championships in Seoul from June 26 to June 29.

Robby Suarly, Eddy Hartono and Nurdin will use the event as preparation for the 19th Southeast Asian Games, which will be staged here from Oct. 11 to Oct. 19.

Indonesia is aiming to win four of the 12 golds on offer at the Games. The Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam will be Indonesia's toughest competition. (yan)