Vietnam's top billiards pool player, Duong Quoc Hoang, shone at the Reyes Cup 2025, helping the Asian team secure the championship. Asia continued its dominance at the Reyes Cup by decisively defeating the World team 11-3 in the final held on Sunday at the Ninoy Aquino Arena. The 18-year-old AJ Manas impressed the Filipino audience alongside reigning world champion Carlo Biado, defeating the duo Fedor Gorst – Moritz Neuhausen 5-2. This victory enabled Francisco "Django" Bustamante’s team to successfully defend the title named after the legend Efren "Bata" Reyes, while Manas was voted the tournament’s Most Valuable Player (Cuetec MVP). Duong Quoc Hoang and the Asian team won the Reyes Cup 2025. In the decisive match, Manas executed a masterful jump shot and a precise long-distance strike, paving the way for Biado to pocket the 9-ball and clinch the final win. Earlier, Aloysius Yapp brought the Asian team close to the title by defeating Jayson Shaw 5-1 in singles, leading 4-0 thanks to an impressive 2–9 combo. Although the World team rallied with Shaw and Skyler Woodward beating Yapp – Duong Quoc Hoang 5-2, along with Francisco Sanchez Ruiz’s 5-3 win over Johann Chua, the gap was too wide. Asia closed the tournament at 11-3, maintaining their Reyes Cup title for the second consecutive year. The Philippines’ ONE Sports praised Duong Quoc Hoang and the Asian team: "Unbeatable. Resolute. Unmatched. Asia remains at the pinnacle of the world, once again claiming the crown with dominant performance and supreme billiards skills, winning the Reyes Cup two years in a row in an exhilarating display!" Previously, Duong Quoc Hoang convincingly defeated Skylar Woodward (USA) 5-1 in singles on the third day, October 18, earning the Asian team their eighth point against the World team at Reyes Cup 2025. In that match, Duong Quoc Hoang caught attention by wearing a traditional conical hat. The Reyes Cup 2025 follows a Ryder Cup-style format: the first team to reach 11 points wins, each match is best of 5 racks for one point, players alternate turns and no doubles pair can be repeated. Reyes Cup 2025 took place from October 16-19 in Manila, Philippines, honoring the legend Efren Reyes. This year, Francisco "Django" Bustamante replaced Reyes as Asian team captain, leading Johann Chua, Carlo Biado, Aloysius Yapp, AJ Manas, and Duong Quoc Hoang. The World team, led by Jeremy Jones, included Fedor Gorst, Jayson Shaw, Moritz Neuhausen, Skylar Woodward, and Francisco Sanchez Ruiz. Last year, Duong Quoc Hoang lifted the Reyes Cup for the first time after Asia defeated Europe. More billiards information here

Vietnam's top billiards pool star – Duong Quoc Hoang – is set to compete in the Poison 8-Ball Championship Powered By Box Billiards, a premier 8-ball event happening this December with a remarkable total prize of 888,888,888 VND. Duong Quoc Hoang joins this uniquely rewarding tournament This is considered the highest prize money 8-ball event in the history of Vietnamese billiards, also marking a strong comeback for the 8-ball discipline following the huge success of the Keight Ball Championship earlier this year. The tournament is exclusively for Vietnamese cueists, gathering the top 128 players nationwide, and will take place from December 8 to 12 at Rach Mieu Sports Hall (Ho Chi Minh City). Besides the attractive "quintuple eight" prize figure, the Poison 8-Ball Championship serves as a crucial stepping stone for top players. The winner will earn the ticket to represent Vietnam at the 2026 World 8-Ball Championship and also secure a spot at the Predator Vietnam Challenge of Champions – a prestigious event competing for the championship belt alongside two elite players: Luong Duc Thien (national 9-ball champion) and Duong Quoc Hoang (national 10-ball champion). Hoang Sao will compete in the Poison 8-ball Championship, which offers a total prize pool of 888,888,888 VND With consistent performance and leading reputation in the Vietnamese pool scene, Duong Quoc Hoang is expected to be the highlight of the tournament, further boosting the appeal of this event organized by Box Billiards to "keep the flame alive" for 8-ball domestically. The tournament promises to bring an exciting year-end atmosphere for Vietnamese billiards fans, where the finest players will compete not only for the record prize money but also for the honor of representing their country on the global stage. Read more billiards news HERE Duong Quoc Hoang wearing a conical hat, defeating an American player to help Team Asia achieve a great victory at Reyes Cup 2025 18/10/2025 22:14 Duong Quoc Hoang shines, helping Team Asia secure a clean sweep on the opening day of Reyes Cup 2025 16/10/2025 23:20 Teenage prodigy bursts out, the Vietnamese cueist’s team overwhelmingly beats the World team at the tournament in the Philippines 18/10/2025 06:51

Player Duong Quoc Hoang triumphed over Skylar Woodward on the third day of competition at the Reyes Cup 2025. The Vietnamese cueist dominated Skylar Woodward (USA) with a 5-1 score in the singles match held today (October 18), earning the eighth point for Team Asia against the World Team at Reyes Cup 2025. During this match, Duong Quoc Hoang made an impression by wearing a conical hat. Earlier, in the 5-on-5 format, the World Team narrowly defeated Team Asia 5-4 today. The Asian duo Aloysius Yapp and Carlo Biado won 5-0 against Francisco Sanchez Ruiz and Moritz Neuhausen from the World Team. After this match, the third day of Reyes Cup 2025 was postponed again. Duong Quoc Hoang continues his winning streak at Reyes Cup 2025. The Reyes Cup 2025 was held from October 16-19 in Manila, Philippines, to honor the legend Efren Reyes. This year, Francisco "Django" Bustamante replaced Reyes as captain of Team Asia, leading Johann Chua, Carlo Biado, Aloysius Yapp, AJ Manas, and Duong Quoc Hoang. The World Team, led by Jeremy Jones, included Fedor Gorst, Jayson Shaw, Moritz Neuhausen, Skylar Woodward, and Francisco Sanchez Ruiz. On the first day, Team Asia started perfectly with four straight wins. Biado beat Neuhausen 5-3, Yapp and AJ Manas defeated Shaw and Ruiz 5-2. In the final doubles match, Quoc Hoang and Chua won 5-4 against Gorst and Woodward. On the third day, Team Asia continued with three more wins. Reyes Cup 2025 uses a format similar to the Ryder Cup: the first team to reach 11 points wins, each match won by 5 racks earns one point, players alternate turns and doubles pairs cannot be repeated. Last year, Duong Quoc Hoang lifted the Reyes Cup for the first time after Team Asia triumphed over Team Europe. Now, in his second Reyes Cup appearance, Duong Quoc Hoang is aiming for another chance to claim this prestigious trophy. For more billiard information, click here.

Teen genius AJ Manas shone brilliantly on the second day of competition, leading Team Asia to a dominant victory over the Rest of the World team at the 2025 Reyes Cup billiards tournament. AJ Manas – The rising star of Asian billiards Under the bright lights of Ninoy Aquino Arena, a new star in Asian billiards officially emerged. AJ Manas, the 18-year-old Filipino cueist, became the focal point of the second day at the Reyes Cup 2025 by playing a crucial role in helping Team Asia take a commanding 7-0 lead over the Rest of the World. AJ Manas competed in three matches on day two and won all of them, dispelling any doubts about his skill. With top form, Manas not only secured 3 vital points for Team Asia but also finished each match with decisive shots on the 9-ball – all witnessed by billiards legend Efren "Bata" Reyes. The Rest of the World team started match 5 with two wins thanks to the partnership of Gorst and Shaw. However, the duo of Duong Quoc Hoang and Manas quickly leveled the score. Then, veteran Johann Chua defeated Moritz Neuhausen, and Carlo Biado capitalized on Gorst’s mistake to put Team Asia up on the hill (4-2). Although ROW tied it at 4-4, Manas proved his composure by scoring the winning shot on the 9-ball, opening the day’s score at 1-0. Teen prodigy AJ Manas shone brilliantly on the second day. Team captain Francisco Bustamante said, "Team Asia is incredibly strong. Everyone is playing excellently and coordinating perfectly. Whoever comes doesn’t matter; right now, no one can stop Asia." Match 6 was the most thrilling singles match of the day. Fedor Gorst, the world’s number one player, took the lead with a "break and run," but Manas responded immediately with a "golden break." Playing confidently, Manas led 4-2, but Gorst fought back to tie 4-4. In the deciding rack, with only four balls left to win, Gorst committed a foul by his shirt touching the 7-ball – and Manas took full advantage to claim a dramatic 5-4 victory. In match 7, Chua and Manas faced Shaw and Gorst. Although the opposing team scored first due to a mistake by Chua, the partnership of Chua and Manas quickly reversed the situation. Gorst made another error, and Chua executed two skillful jump shots to score important points in racks 6 and 7. Manas finished the match with a shot on the 9-ball, sealing a 5-2 win for Team Asia. "I am very proud of Team Asia. We didn’t expect to dominate like this, but everyone is playing with heart. AJ is truly exceptional – the youngest on the team but playing like a veteran. Anyone who said he wasn’t ready is now wrong," Johann Chua said after the match. "It feels unbelievable. Last year, I was just a spectator dreaming of joining Team Asia – now I’m living that dream. Beating the world’s number one player, whom I admire, is crazy. I’m proud, but the journey isn’t over. I want to help Team Asia win completely," AJ Manas shared. The absolute dominance of Team Asia By the end of the second day, Team Asia had won all 7 matches without letting their opponents score any points. The two remaining matches scheduled for the day – the singles match between Duong Quoc Hoang and Skyler Woodward, and the doubles match of Carlo Biado – Aloysius Yapp versus FSR – Moritz Neuhausen – were postponed to the third day because Team Asia had already gained a huge advantage. Team Asia members include: AJ Manas, Carlo Biado, Johann Chua (Philippines), Aloysius Yapp (Singapore), and Duong Quoc Hoang (Vietnam). Currently, the team is only 4 points away from the championship in the "race to 11" format. If they maintain their current form, a flawless 11-0 victory, unprecedented in Reyes Cup history, is entirely possible. LiveSB.io Reyes Cup 2025 runs from October 16–19 at Ninoy Aquino Arena, Manila, Philippines. The tournament is organized by Puyat Sports and broadcast globally via Sky Sports, One Sport, and WNT TV. After defeating Team Europe 11-6 in the inaugural season last year, Team Asia aims to defend their title perfectly. Shocking victory over Vietnamese female billiards icon, young cueist claims spectacular championship 01/22/2025 17:49 Tran Quyet Chien ascends to world number 1 in billiards 05/24/2024 05:29 Vietnamese cueist wins historic World Cup title in Europe, praised by foreign media as ‘billiards king’ 02/22/2024 16:33 View more Sports news