After 3 days of exciting competition, the tournament was successfully concluded on Sunday, 21st Dec 2003.
Here are the results.
Friday 19th December
Four local Malaysian (MAS) players qualified for the International Challenge stage. All these four players are among within the top 10 ranking in Malaysia. They are Rashid Samy, Alan Tan, Kovic Chong and Brad Kuan.
Saturday 20th December
Eight players participated in the First Stage of the International Challenge Stage. Two players from the Philippines, and two players from Singapore were invited to compete against the Malaysian qualifiers. The results are as follows:
First Stage
Warren Kiamco (PHI) 9 - Rashid Samy (MAS) 3
Alan Tan (MAS) 9 - William Ang (SIN) 6
Deo Mark Alpajora (PHI) 9 - Kovic Chong (MAS) 8
Tan Tiong Boon (SIN) 9 - Brad Kuan (MAS) 6
Semi-finals
Warren Kiamco (PHI) 11 - Alan Tan (MAS) 2
Tan Tiong Boon (SIN) 11 - Deo Mark Alpajora (PHI) 4
Sunday 21st December
The four remaining competitors played the finals, and 3-4 placing playoff. The results are as follows:
3rd - 4th Playoff
Alan Tan (MAS) 9 - Deo Mark Alpajora (MAS) 4
Finals
Warren Kiamco (PHI) 13 - Tan Tiong Boon (SIN) 4
Congratulations to Champion Warren Kiamco. There was little doubt that Warren would emerge champion and he did not dissapoint the spectators. His spectacular skills awed all who watched the tournament. We are indeed grateful to Warren for so kindly agreeing to participate in our tournament, and exhibit in Kuala Lumpur world class 9-ball pool. We also wish to thank young Deo Mark, who put up a remarkable preformance. We expect to see him featured in the pool scene in future. To our Singaporean neighbours, Tan Tiong Boon and William Ang, a big thank you for your support. We also wish to thank all local participants and sponsors for helping us organise this tournament.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year To All.
