Antonio Lining

Antonio Lining (born May 9, 1963 in Mindoro, Philippines) is a Filipino pool player, nicknamed "Nikoy." He is one of the few left-handed Asian players.[1]

Lining's most notable appearance was in the Motolite International Nine-ball Tournament in 2000, where he finished second to Francisco Bustamante. Prior to that final, Lining bested Efren Reyes in the quarter-finals.[2]

At the 2002 Busan Asian Games, Lining and Bustamante won the gold medal at the nine-ball doubles event.[3]

From there, he has only made small appearances in later events and had some success, especially in events that were held in Japan.

Achievements

  • 2006 Japan Open Nine-ball Champion
  • 2005 Brunswick Open - Tokyo, Japan
  • 2002 Busan Asian Games Gold Medalist
  • 2000 All Japan Championship
  • 1999 Muntinlupa National Open - Muntinlupa, Philippines
  • 1998 Amagsaki Open - Amagsaki, Japan
  • 1997 Pasay National Open - Davao, Philippines
  • 1996 B's Open - Tokyo, Japan
  • 1995 Davao National Open - Davao, Philippines
  • 1994 Asian Championships - Taipei, Taiwan
  • 1994 1st Indonesian Open - Jakarta, Indonesia
  • 1992 Tung Pa Open - Taipei, Taiwan
  • 1992 Hemeji Open - Osaka, Japan
  • 1989 Scratch Open - Osaka, Japan

References

  1. ↑ kencomienda. "After Django Bustamante, Antonio Lining is the World's No.1 Pool Player | The Wutz Up in the Philippines!". Retrieved 2016-12-20.
  2. ↑ Motolite Tournament Results Archived April 25, 2007, at the Wayback Machine.
  3. ↑ "After Busan, Django Wins In Baltimore". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 11 October 2002. Retrieved 18 April 2011.
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