PH darters rule HK tilt

FILIPINO darters sparkled anew recently by winning the Henry Ho Open Cup in the 25th Hong Kong Open darts championship at the former British Crown colony.

JRS-1 composed of multi-titled Lourence Ilagan, Dixie Ybanez, Juanito “Boi” Gionson and Nayr Ocampo beat sister team JRS-2 in the finals.

Reigning Philippine Masters Cup champion Gilbert Ulang, Prussian Arceno, Alexis Toylo and Eduardo Santos carried the JRS-2 colors.

The two Philippine squads were sponsored and managed by John Royo Solpico and wife Mary Teresa.

World Dart Championship veteran Gionson also ruled the singles tournament.

In September this year, Gionson also bagged the singles crown in the Malaysian Open championships.

Andy Lou “The Superman” Villamor and Dixie Ybanez shared third and fourth spots.