Early Exit for India in 9Ball Pool; Lilly lost in Quarter Final of 3-Cushion Carom

Dry day for cuesports in Asian Games 2010 at Guangzhou as Indian cueist failed to register any win in the disciplines they played today.

Lilly, who was hoping a medal in 3-Cushion Carom after last night victory, disappointed as he lost in Quarter Final to Joji Kai of Japan by 8 points to 40.

On the other side, former National Pool Champions Alok Kumar and Manan Chandra made an early exit by losing their initial matches against Hisataka Kamihashi (Japan) and Phuc Long Nguyen (Vietnam) 4-9 and 3-9 respectively. Alok won the bronze medal in 8Ball Pool discipline played few days back.

Now Snooker (Individual) event left in Men’s category for Indian cueists where Pankaj Advani and Aditya Mehta will take part from day after tomorrow onwards.

Indira Gowda will also be playing her Pre-Quarter match tomorrow with the hope for a medal in ladies event also.

Results (16.11.2010)

3-Cushion Carom:

Quarter Final

Dharminder Lilly lost to Joji Kai (Japan) :: 08-40

9Ball Pool (Men)

Prelim Roudn:

Alok Kumar lost to Hisataka Kamihashi (Japan) :: 4-9

Manan Chandra lost to Phuc Long Nguyen (Vietnam) :: 3-9