Antonio Lining

Antonio Lining (born May 9, 1963 in Mindoro, Philippines) is a Filipino pool player, nicknamed "Nikoy." He is one of the few left-handed Asian players.

Lining's most notable appearance was in the Motolite International Nine-ball Tournament in 2000, where he finished second to Francisco Bustamante. Prior to that final, Lining bested Efren Reyes in the quarter-finals.^[1]

At the 2002 Busan Asian Games, Lining and Bustamante won the gold medal at the nine-ball doubles event.^[2]

From there, he has only made small appearances in later events and had some success, especially in events that were held in Japan.

Achievements

• 2006 Japan Open Nine-ball Champion
• 2005 Brunswick Open - Tokyo, Japan
• 2002 Busan Asian Games Gold Medalist
• 2000 All Japan Championship
• 1999 Muntinlupa National Open - Muntinlupa, Philippines
• 1998 Amagsaki Open - Amagsaki, Japan
• 1997 Pasay National Open - Davao, Philippines
• 1996 B's Open - Tokyo, Japan
• 1995 Davao National Open - Davao, Philippines
• 1994 Asian Championships - Taipei, Taiwan
• 1994 1st Indonesian Open - Jakarta, Indonesia
• 1992 Tung Pa Open - Taipei, Taiwan
• 1992 Hemeji Open - Osaka, Japan
• 1989 Scratch Open - Osaka, Japan

References

External links

• Easypooltutor Biography

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