The 3-Cushion Billiards World Cup Was Held in Belek

The 3-Cushion Billiards World Cup, which started on February 17 at Limak Atlantis Deluxe Hotel in Belek Tourism Center, concluded with the final matches on February 23.

The first World Cup stage of 2020, the Antalya World Cup, began on the final day with the semi-final match between Murat Naci Çoklu and Dick Jaspers. The semi-final, which started at 11:00 in the morning, ended in favor of Dutch player Dick Jaspers. Murat Naci Çoklu lost to Jaspers 50-23 in 19 innings and took third place.

The other semi-final match between Dani Sanchez and Haeng-Jik Kim ended 50-48 in favor of Dani Sanchez after 24 innings.

The final match between Dani Sanchez and Dick Jaspers was breathtaking. Dick Jaspers, who had defeated Turkish athlete Murat Naci Çoklu in the semi-final, could not perform the same against Dani Sanchez in the final. Spanish player Dani Sanchez won the final 50-35 in 28 innings and claimed the championship in the first stage of 2020.

After the final, Dani Sanchez said: "After my father's death and my shoulder injury, I really wanted to win this tournament. I have been in Antalya for 12 days and played two championships. Winning gold in both championships is truly a great joy. I have re-entered the seeded players in the world rankings. Achieving these successes and being among the top players again is an honor for me."

Source: kazoom.com