Legendary cueist Shane Van Boening leaves Hanoi Open Pool Championship 2024 early

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Do Dinh Hong - Director of Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports , sent his welcome to 256 players attending Hanoi Open Pool 2024.

“It is an honor and pride for Hanoi to once again welcome the world’s top athletes to travel a long way to the capital city of Hanoi. With the participation of 256 athletes, including 128 of the world’s top athletes, this year’s Hanoi Open Pool is offering fans top-notch matches and technical performances.

Mr. Do Dinh Hong - Director of Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports, speaking at the opening ceremony

Through the tournament, we hope to introduce to international friends a dynamic, modern Hanoi with beautiful images of the capital, unique traditional cultural features and the hospitality of Hanoi people - the city for peace, always welcoming you with open arms", Mr. Do Dinh Hong affirmed.

CEO of Matchroom Multi Sports - Ms. Emily Frazer

Meanwhile, Matchroom Multi Sports CEO Emily Frazer shared: “We are having a great tournament. Hanoi Open Pool 2024 started with 256 players from many countries around the world, and now only 16 of the best players remain, including 10 Asian players. They will continue to give us exciting and dramatic matches and, together with the enthusiastic cheers of the fans, will once again resonate to create an unforgettable atmosphere of the tournament," said Ms. Frazer.

Shane Van Boening unexpectedly stopped early despite being highly rated

After the opening ceremony, the round of 16 matches took place, and there were some surprises when the legendary Shane Van Boening had to stop before Harry Vergara. This was the first time the Filipino player participated in the Hanoi Open Pool and he won a ticket through the qualifying round.

Jayson Shaw is the defending champion of the tournament.

Johann Chua is also a highly regarded player.

Vergara's presence helps the Philippines have 4 representatives in the quarterfinals with Carlo Biado, Johann Chua, Jeffrey Roda, and they, along with the championship candidates Francisco Sanchez Ruiz, Ko Pin Yi, and the defending champion Jayson Shaw, continue to create attractive confrontations to find the best athletes for the semi-finals as well as the finals which will take place on October 13.

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