Just as how the tropical storm "Ketsana" devastated most part of Metro Manila Philippines, another Pinoy darter in the person of Ronald "Arvy" Briones wrecked havoc at the French Open grabbing the Championship title from Jean Pierre Leeuwrik of the Netherlands at a score of 5 sets to 3. Yet another feat that we Pinoys should be truly proud of. Ronald Briones or "Arvy" to his darting friends is one of the Philippines' top darters. Aside from hitting a nine darter in Malaysian Open, he has won several local and international tournaments under his belt but this recent achievement in French Open should be the highlight of his dart credentials. I am no Nostradamus but I guess the predictions in my previous posts are now happening. This may not yet be a world title but I can now feel that we are getting closer to having one. If only sponsors and international managers will visit the Philippines and scout for potential darters, we would now have a Wold Champ. Perhaps visiting the Manny Pacquiao P5 Million International Darts Classic this November is a good chance to spot prospects (just a teaser....more info in my next post).
Congratulations Ronald "Arvy" Briones! Thank you for making us proud!
French Open 2009 Top 8 :
1 RONALD BRIONES PHILIPPINES
2 JEAN PIERRE LEEUWRIK NETHERLAND
3 JERRY HENDRIKS NETHERLAND
3 GRAHAM JUDGE ENGLAND
5 PAUL GODBEER ENGLAND
5 MARTIN GOODIN FRANCE
5 TREVOR PERRY ENGLAND
5 CYRIL BLOT FRANCE
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