The World Nineball Tour has announced the Reyes Cup, an October tournament featuring Asia vs. Europe, honoring Efren Reyes. The event will take place in Manila, with top players selected based on their rankings. The cup aims to replicate the format of the Mosconi Cup and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
The World Nineball Tour has unveiled the Reyes Cup, an invitational event showcasing a competition between Asia and Europe, scheduled for October 17-20. This tournament, airing live on Sky Sports, pays tribute to Efren ‘Bata’ Reyes, a legendary figure in pool, and aims to replicate the team format of the renowned Mosconi Cup. The inaugural event will take place in Manila, Philippines.
Team Asia will be made up of the top three players from the World Nineball Rankings, with selection of two additional wildcards at the discretion of the Team Asia captain. Aloysius Yapp of Singapore currently leads the standings for Team Asia after winning the International Open. Meanwhile, Team Europe is represented by prominent player David Alcaide.
Qualification for the Reyes Cup will occur in three phases, with participants selected following major tournaments such as the World Pool Championship and the US Open Pool Championship. Each team’s final roster will include players ranked on the 2024 one-year list as determined by their performance in these events.
“I’m truly humbled and honored that Matchroom has chosen to name this prestigious event after me,” said Efren Reyes, emphasizing the significance of the tournament as a celebration of the sport. He expressed excitement for the pool community to unite in the first edition hosted in the Philippines.
In summary, the Reyes Cup will be a new highlight in the pool calendar, featuring Asia’s and Europe’s top players in a competitive yet celebratory format. The event not only honors Efren Reyes but also aims to engage the global pool community. Fans can expect thrilling matches to be broadcast live on Sky Sports in October, showcasing the best talents in the sport.
Original Source: www.skysports.com
