Pinoy cue artist to see action at 2022 World Snooker Federation Open tourney

MANILA- Filipino Alvin Barbero will showcase his talent in the 2022 World Snooker Federation Open Championship from Feb. 19 to 26 at the Ding Junhui Snooker Academy in Sheffield, England.

The snooker artist from Barangay Plainview, Mandaluyong City captivated the pool circuit by winning the bronze medal during the 2015 Southeast Asian Games in Singapore and the silver medal in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games in Manila, both in the doubles competition.

He teamed up with Michael Mengorio in the 2015 SEA Games in Singapore and then partnered with Jeffrey Roda in 2019 when the games were held in Manila.

“I hope to do well in the 2022 World Snooker Federation Open Championship in England,” Barbero said.

“I will pour all that I know in the snooker sports,” he added.

Ashley Hugill of England is the defending champion of the upcoming tournament.

Also seeing action are Aaron Busuttil of Malta, Aaron Graham of Scotland, Abdul Raheem of Pakistan, Abdulla Almansoori of United Arab Emirates, Abdulmoez Draweil of Libya, Adam Duffy, Adam Longley, Adam Stacey, Aidan Murphy, Alex Clenshaw, Alex Millington, Alfie Lee, Andrew Greaves, Andrew Robson, Andrew Smith, Andy Battams, Andy Booker, Andy Marriott, Andy Milliard and Anthony Harris of England. (PR) – bny

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