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Bao Phuong Vinh, Tran Quyet Chien, Tran Duc Minh, Chiem Hong Thai, Tran Thanh Luc, and Nguyen Van Tai have progressed to the knockout stage of the tournament, with some impressive performances along the way. On the second day of the competition, Vietnamese players continued to shine and dominate their opponents. In Group A, Bao Phuong Vinh maintained his lead with a convincing 40-18 win over Jordan’s Nasser Awwad. Tran Quyet Chien, in Group C, claimed first place after a thrilling 40-40 draw with Greece’s Kostantinos Kokkoris. Tran Duc Minh, in Group F, continued his stellar performance, defeating Germany’s Ronny Lindemann 40-18. This came as a pleasant surprise to fans, as Minh had already beaten the world’s number 6 player, Martin Horn, earlier in the tournament. Nguyen Van Tai was the biggest surprise among the Vietnamese players. In Group P, he emerged victorious against strong opponents from Turkey and Greece, Berkay Karakurt and Polychro Nikos, respectively. His advancement ...

The 76th World Championship 3-Cushion Billiards tournament witnessed an intense rivalry between the current champion, Vinh, and the runner-up, Chien. As the tournament unfolded, Chien, ranked second worldwide, aimed to dethrone Vinh, who held the number three spot. In the Group C opener, Chien faced off against Daniel Morales from Colombia. Displaying his prowess, Chien surged ahead with an early six-point lead, extending it to 7-2. He continued his stellar performance with a remarkable 10-point run, pulling ahead to a commanding 20-12 lead. Although Morales staged a comeback to tie the game at 23-23, Chien remained unfazed. He showcased his resilience and ultimately clinched the match with a score of 40-30 in just 22 turns, temporarily claiming the top spot in Group C. On Thursday, Chien will face his final group-stage challenge against Kostantinos Kokkori from Greece, aiming to secure the first-place finish in the group. Meanwhile, in Group A, the defending champion Vinh demon...