The O’Min Cuelees Duya Legends Golden Nine Masters began on June 28th at the Linhai Stadium, offering a champion’s prize of RMB 2 million and total prize money over RMB 5 million. Top players from around the world are competing in this thrilling event.
Golden Nine, a growing branch of Chinese pool, uses a unique point system: a break-and-run earns 10 points, a table-run 7 points, a victory 4 points, and an opponent’s foul 1 point. The competition features over 192 players competing for the championship after a 5-day qualification period.
On the first day, Mi Le defeated Ling Yunzhi with a score of 54:7. Female players Long Fei and Fan Langtong impressed with their performances, while Chaolumen secured his game 53:5 with two table-runs and seven consecutive wins. Internet celebrity Meng Ao faced a tough match, losing after his opponent’s comeback.
International players shone as well. Eugene Buslaev won 51:3, Aleksey Remez finished 62:5, and Ivan Kakovski secured a 51:3 victory. In an evening match, internet star Zhang Zhichao was bested by rising talent Yang Zicheng with a score of 49:14.
The O’Min Cuelees Duya Legends Golden Nine Masters continues to deliver exciting matches, showcasing exceptional skills on the global stage.
