Manila, Philippines– The Kings Cup is hours away to launch. Both Asia and Team West have been practicing and ready. In a media conference yesterday, all 8 players of the Kings Cup were interviewed. Captain Mika Immonen, one of the most experienced players alive in team play competition representing Europe numerous times, was asked if this was the toughest team he had ever faced. Mika without hesitation admitted this was indeed the greatest challenge in team competition. Captain Efren Reyes was asked the same question back, and his response was concurring with Immonen‘s.
“This is the most concentrated team of talent I have ever faced. It’s going to be a real battle”, said Immonen.
“Every one of their players is a champion. This is going to be very hard on us”, said Reyes of his Western counterparts.
“This is going to be good for Shane and Albin. Shane might actually be on the winning side for once”, said Appleton referring to the 5 years consecutive team losses USA has had to Europe.
A great article written by renowned Filipino sports journalist Bob Guerrero wrote that this could be the final time the “God Brothers” of pool Bustamante and Reyes would be paired up. Read more on that story here: http://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/other-sports/113174-kings-cup-efren-reyes-francisco-bustamante
ABS-CBN Sports, one of the premiere TV networks in Asia, will be airing the inaugural Kings Cup November 20th-22nd, 2015. This will be the 7th consecutive year in a row Dragon Promotions & ABS-CBN have been cooperated.
The TV airing schedule:
Nov. 20, Friday at 10:30 pm – 2:30 am – replay on Nov. 23, Monday at 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Nov. 21, Saturday at 10:30 pm – 2:30 am – replay on Nov. 24, Tuesday at 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Nov. 22, Sunday at 10:30 pm – 2:30 am – replay on Nov. 26, Thursday at 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The Live Stream schedule:
Nov. 19th-21st from 6:00pm-10:00pm Manila Time & 5:00am-9:00am USA EST.
Match Line-Ups:
4 on 4 – All members of team will be required to play.
Doubles – Van Boening/Immonen vs Ko/Ko
Doubles – Appleton/Ouschan vs Efren/Django
Singles – D. Appleton vs Ko Pin Yi
Singles – Bustamante vs Van Boening
3-3 – Ouschan/Immonen/Van Boening vs Reyes/Ko/Ko
“If Asia wins it won’t be a surprise to anyone. And if West wins it won’t be a surprise. It’s really about your preference. This could very well go down to the final match!”, said Charlie Williams, Executive Producer of the Kings Cup.