08/05/2012

A big change for the WASPA circuit


There were a lot of comments in the last few days about the possible change to have WASPA tournaments with only three players instead of four. A mail has been sent to several tournaments organizers and players and, apart from two people who didn't really know if a change like this would be a good thing, everyone gave support. The idea is not to lower the standards of organisation but just to help smaller associations and isolated groups of players. In countries such as Australia, Canada or the US, it's difficult to get players together for a tournament because of the long distances between cities. Also, in the last few months some tournaments were held with only three players. Despite of the efforts made by the local organizers to have something great, the tournaments could not count for the WASPA ranking and archives. Hopefully the change will motivate more clubs and players to organize tournaments under WASPA banner. The idea is to have more nations involved in the near future. The decision is therefore taken with immediate effect.

For more details about the WASPA circuit, take a look at http://waspa-circuit.blogspot.com/ 

03/05/2012

Hong Kong players in the different international rankings

In the FISTF Open ranking of April 2012, Antonio Carabillo is 87th while Marco Todini is 1070th. 1170 players are in the table.
The WASPA ranking of April has also been relased. Antonio Carabillo is now 30th while Stephan Peaker is 61st.

Hong Kong is ranked in 10th position in the WASPA ranking of nations.

30/04/2012

Inaugural Hong Kong WASPA tournament

There was a lot of action and excitment in Hong Kong on sunday as the very first WASPA tournament took place between four very motivated players. The games were closely fought affairs, accompanied with a fair share of goals. In a group stage of four players, almost every competitor had a chance to win. Playing in a totally new and unfamiliar ground, Kok Wee, ironically, winning away from home... managed to top of the group with two wins and a draw, thus winning the tournament. His very first, in fact, since his push for the game in the region. Antonio, playing at home, but slipping up occasionally, came as seconnd, with John, not having time and some luck on his side, came in 3rd. The pack was followed by Stephan, whom is relatively new to the modern play of the game, completed the group at 4th. Overall, every player put in fine performances, with quite a few good goals and completed successfully the inaugural Hong Kong WASPA Tournament! The final ranking: 1. Tan Kok Wee (Singapore - Singpore Lions SC) ; 2. Antonio Carabillo (Hong Kong - Dragons SC) ; 3. John Ho (Singapore - Woodlands SC) ; 4. Stephan Peaker (Hong Kong - Dragons SC)

26/04/2012

A first tournament in Hong Kong

There are some excellent news coming up from Hong Kong. There will be the very first tournament in the country on sunday, April 29 as four players will meet for a great time of flicking football. Local players Antonio Carabillo and Stephen Peaker will meet Tan Kok Wee and John Ho from Singapore! Results will be announced early next week! Contact: Antonio Carabillo at pacway@netvigator.com

23/04/2012

Antonio in the top 100

In the FISTF world ranking of march 2012, Antonio Carabillo is now 88th and Marco Todini is 1065. Antonio has really improved his ranking after is final in the Open of Yokohama in Japan.

27/03/2012

Subbuteo is available again in the UK

Today is the official launch day for the new subbuteo range at the famous store Hamleys in London. The official launch of the iconic sports game takes place at 10.30 on the 5th floor with four top England under 12 table football players demonstrating the beautiful game!

Subbuteo is also available now in UK stores nationwide including Toys R Us, John Lewis (Oxford Street in London), selected Waterstones and Toymaster branches...

26/03/2012

Andrea Gasparini's visit in Hong Kong

In the beginning of the month, Andrea Gasparini, the US player from SC Connecticut, paid a visit to Antonio Carabillo in Honk Gong. Both players had a lot of great games and the American proved to be in great shape. On March 3, the games ended on 1-1 and 4-0 in favor of Andrea. On March 11, scores were 1-1, 3-2, 1-0, 1-1, 4-0, 1-0, 2-2, which means 4 victories for Andrea and 3 draws.

More on the SC Connecticut's website at http://www.sc-connecticut.com/AndreaHK2012.html

22/03/2012

Another final for Antonio

The club of Yokohama organized the very first FISTF International Open of Yokohama on March 18. Six local players but also Andrea Gasparini (USA) and Antonio Carabillo (Subbuteo Club Dragons Honk Kong) took part. Antonio came on top of his group after beating Makoto Ito (3-0), Kuninori Sano (7-0) and Yasuhiro Suzuki (5-0). In the semi-final, Antonio beat Kenzo Koi (5-0) but in the final, it was a much closer game and Andrea Gasparini took the honors after a short win (1-0). Well done to Antonio for taking part in so many tournaments and for promoting Hong Kong on the international subbuteo circuit.
Andrea (left) and Antonio (pink jersey) during the big final

29/02/2012

Hong Kong players in the world rankings

In the FISTF world ranking of February 2012:
120 CARABILLO Antonio 137,18
1078 TODINI Marco 1,88

02/02/2012

Hong Kong players in the world rankings

In the FISTF world ranking of January 2012, Antonio Carabillo is now 117th and Marco Todini is 1091th.