Lining enters Round of 32

Filipino billiards legend Antonio 'Nikoy' Lining advanced to the Round of 32 in the All Japan Championships 2025 after a stunning 10-8 victory over Yukio Akagariyama of Japan.

The dramatic win for the veteran cue artist from Oriental Mindoro occurred during the Last 64 round of the tournament on Friday, November 21, 2025 at the Archaic Hall, Syowa-dori, Amagasaki City in Hyogo, Japan.

Warren Kiamco and Kyle Amoroto also stayed alive after demolishing their respective opponents in the Last 64.

Kiamco nipped Wu Ku-Lin of Chinese-Taipei, 10-8,

while Amoroto toppled Tadaoimi Kimoto of Japan, 10-7.

However, Roel Esquillo was beaten by Chang Sheng Yi of Chinese-Taipei, 10-2.-Marlon Bernardino -