Despite defeat, ‘Bata’Reyes remains an ‘idol’ in Hanoi

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 19 May 2022 23:26:35 +0000

By JONAS TERRADO Efren “Bata” Reyes’ campaign in the 31st Southeast Asian Games came to an end Thursday after suffering a quarterfinal loss in the men’s 3-carom event. The 67-pool legend was beaten by Vietnam’s Quyet Chien Tran, 40-10, at the Ha Dong Gymnasium in Hanoi. Reyes trailed 12-0 at the start as the hometown […]

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‘Bata’ Reyes gets ‘rock star’ treatment in Hanoi SEA Games

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 18 May 2022 07:03:05 +0000

By JONAS TERRADO It seems that Vietnamese fans are fully aware of Efren “Bata” Reyes’ legendary status as evident at how they warmly received him during the men’s 1-carom event of the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam. Videos that circulated online showed Reyes being mobbed by fans following his quarterfinal win over Thailand’s […]

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‘Bata’ Reyes defies Father Time, sure of bronze medal in SEAG

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 16 May 2022 09:47:52 +0000

By JONAS TERRADO Efren “Bata” Reyes overcame a big deficit to edge out Thailand’s Suriya Suwanasingh, 65-58, and reach the men’s 1-carom semifinals of the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam. Reyes, who got a big applause from the Vietnamese crowd, prevailed over his Thai opponent despite having to climb back from a 39-24 […]

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