Panna is new pool national champion

WINDHOEK – Panna van Staden of King Cues Club is the new National Pool Champion after he narrowly defeated Vinito George Shatilwe of Mozarella’s Extra Hot Club 6-5 on Sunday at the Western Suburbs Rugby Club House in Khomasdal.

Shatilwe, who won the 2005 Carling Black Label Pool Shootout competition, could just not get the better of Van Staden, who came out in full force and demonstrated precision to win the competition, which was decided on the best of 11 frames. Forty-three men and 10 women competed in the championship sponsored by Carling Black Label from Friday to Sunday.Last year’s national champion, Iyaloo Alfons from Mozzarella’s Extra Hot, was defeated by Kadafi Gabriel from Rainbow Warriors 1 in the third place playoff.In the women’s competition, Michelle Vermeulen from Kippies successfully retained her title while Anel Brink, playing for Mozarella’s, ended second and Jeanine Kloppers from 007 ended third.Mozarella’s Extra Hot also retained the national club championship title.Tournament Secretary Werner Sest told Nampa that the championship was a big success, just like the league competitions throughout the year.He thanked Carling Black Label for their continued assistance.The next pool league will start in February 2007.NampaForty-three men and 10 women competed in the championship sponsored by Carling Black Label from Friday to Sunday.Last year’s national champion, Iyaloo Alfons from Mozzarella’s Extra Hot, was defeated by Kadafi Gabriel from Rainbow Warriors 1 in the third place playoff.In the women’s competition, Michelle Vermeulen from Kippies successfully retained her title while Anel Brink, playing for Mozarella’s, ended second and Jeanine Kloppers from 007 ended third.Mozarella’s Extra Hot also retained the national club championship title.Tournament Secretary Werner Sest told Nampa that the championship was a big success, just like the league competitions throughout the year.He thanked Carling Black Label for their continued assistance.The next pool league will start in February 2007.Nampa