Latest update December 4th, 2024 2:40 AM
Kamil Hussain stars in Sunil and Son 8-ball Pools competition at Mahaica
Winners (1, 2, 3 from left) Kamil Hussain, Kevin Mangru and Howayne Smith with their trophies.
Kaieteur Sports – Kamil Hussain emerged the winner of the Sunil and Son Pool Bar 8-ball, Ball in Hand tournament played at the Sports Bar at Mahaica over the weekend.
The tournament, which was sponsored exclusively by Sunil & Son Sports Bar of Mahaica, attracted just over 40 contestants which included some of Guyana’s finest exponents of the game as they battled on three nine and eight foot tables in intense contests.
Hussain held off strong challenges from second placed Kevin Mangru and third positioned Howayne Smith to secure the title.
For his efforts Hussain, apart from the champion’s trophy, collected the $60,000 first prize on offer while, Mangru got $30,000 and Smith $15,000. The players had to pay an entry fee of $3,000.
The event was a resounding success and Mr. Sunil Mangru is looking forward to promoting many such events in the future.
He has already agreed to host another tournament as early as February 4th, that’s Sunday at the Mahaica Sports bar and contact can be made with Sunil on telephone 592-632-3121 for full details. Sunday’s event with be for Over-50 players and the entry fee is only $2,000. Cash prizes are on offer and the first and second place will receive the accompanying trophies.
Special thanks is extended to Steven Persaud, Chris, Tara and Sandy Singh who worked diligently in making the just concluded 8-ball event a success.
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