Gold medallist: Players want greater exposure


Myanmar’s SEA Games billiards gold medallist Aung Moe Thu stated neighborhood gamers need to take part in greater competitions overseas extra than they may be doing now. He gained gold within the 9 Ball Pool event in the lately concluded Southeast Asian Games in Philippines.

Aung Moe Thu bagged his first gold medal in Men’s Double 9 Ball Pool occasion inside the SEA Games.

Myanmar won 4 gold medals inside the games, including golds from 9 Ball Pool.

Although Myanmar’s 9 ball gamers received two gold medals at the games, the local federation still doesn’t ship its players to global competitions and has no longer hosted any local tournaments.

“I must negotiate with the federation and also need to are seeking for the government’s support. If the federation lets in and helps competing in a few worldwide tournaments, I consider we can anticipate greater performances and successes which is good for the country’s image,” stated Aung Moe Thu. He entered the SEA Games for the first time in 2013 and gained a bronze medal.

Aung Moe Thu and his partner Phone Myint Kyaw then gained a bronze medal in 2015 ,and silver in the 2017 SEA Games.
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