Vietnamese billiards player secures world title for second time

Vietnam's No.1 player Tran Quyet Chien on July 2 won the Three-Cushion World Cup - Porto 2023 in Portugal after defeating Egypt’s Sameh Sidhom in the final.
Vietnam's No.1 player Tran Quyet Chien (second from the left). (Photo: SGGP)

Vietnam's No.1 player Tran Quyet Chien (second from the left). (Photo: SGGP)

After facing several challenges posed by the Egyptian opponent in the opening minutes, he swiftly showed his talent by taking a lead of 22-12.

Chien remained his good form in the next 13 moves and won the game with a final score of 50-30.

This is the second time the Vietnamese player has won the Three-Cushion World Cup. Previously, he secured the world title when Vietnam hosted the tournament in 2018.

Vietnam's No.1 player Tran Quyet Chien (Photo: SGGP)

Vietnam's No.1 player Tran Quyet Chien (Photo: SGGP)

This championship brought Chien 16,000 euros (over US$17,400) while runner-up Sidhome got 10,000 euros. Two third prize winners Chiem Hong Thai of Vietnam and Jeremy Bury of France received 6000 euros each.

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