AJ Manas, planong depensahan ang titulo sa 2024 Palarong Pambansa

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00:00AJ Manas is planning to defend his title in the billiards in the 2024 national games that will be held in Cebu City.

00:07This is the news of Bernadette Tinoy.

00:17After winning the championship in the 2023 national games,

00:21Hane Open pool champion Albert James Manas is planning to defend his title in the tournament.

00:27He prepared the edition this year because there are a lot of athletes from different regions who have the potential to win the game.

00:35My first game was good, I played 4-0.

00:38My second game was also good, I played 4-2.

00:44The 17-year-old Q player also thanked him for being an inspiration for young billiards players.

00:50In addition to this, he also gave support to his family and friends.

00:55Thank you very much to those who support me.

00:57I hope you don't get tired of supporting me. Thank you very much.

01:01Coach Manuel Balut Jr. is proud of AJ because he is still able to go down despite the victory he achieved in the international stage.

01:10He will continue to give advice to AJ, especially on how to play in local tournaments.

01:16Sometimes, I remember the different ground rules.

01:19The ground rules are different in the tournament, outside, and in defense.

01:25Like Efren Bata-Reyes and Django Bustamante,

01:29there are also student-athletes who will show their skills in the field of billiards.

01:34From Cebu City, I'm Bernadette Hinoy for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.