Singapore Open 2013 and updated WASPA ranking

Antonio Carabillo attended the Singapore FISTF Open on June 23. He was the top seed of the tournament and won his group games against local players Mohd Rizal Taib (1-0) and Galvin Ho Zi Rong (2-0). In the last 16 round, Antonio beat Mohd Rizal Ahmad (6-0). In the quarter-finals, the game against Michael Choong (1-0) was a bit more difficult. In the semi, Antonio had no chance to beat Yusni Den Mulia (1-2). Antonio finishes 3rd of the tournament, which is a very good performance.

Players at the Singapore FISTF Open. Antonio plays as usual with his pink jersey of Palermo!

Updated WASPA ranking

In the WASPA ranking of June, Antonio is 114th and Stephen Peaker is 488th.

Semi-final for Antonio in Connecticut

Antonio was playing the WASPA tournament in Wallingford, Connecticut (USA) last sunday. The tournament had 7 players taking part and Antonio lost in the semi-final to Andrea gasparini. Gasparini later beat Luis Silva to claim the title. Antonio Carabillo is now 105th in the WASPA ranking of May 2013 while Stephan Peaker is 433rd and Hong Kong is 22nd in the ranking of nations.
In the new FISTF world rankings (May 2013), Anonio is 63rd in the Open ranking and 188th in the veterans section.

Antonio in the superb venue

A big collection of subbuteo teams

Group picture

Hong Kong players in the world rankings

In the FISTF world rankings of April 2013, Antonio Carabillo is 65th in the Open table and 189th in the veterans.

In the WASPA ranking of April 2013, Antonio Carabillo is 124th and Stephen Peaker is 399th.

Antonio finalist in Japan

Antonio Carabillo attended the FISTF Open of Japan in Yokpohama this week-end and reached the final. He lost to Cédric Garnier, a french player living in Japan for six months, in the decisive game. There was a good field of Japanese players but also John Ho from Singapore. Well done Antonio.
The event was covered by several international medias, including TV Asahi and AFP. See link.

A game against Japan's Kenzo Koi

The podium with Kenzo Koi, John Ho, Cédric Garnier and Antonio Carabillo

Hong Kong players in the world rankings

In the FISTF World rankings of March 2013, Antonio Carabillo is 93rd in the Open section and 187th in the veterans section.

In the WASPA ranking of March 2013, Antonio Carabillo is 93rd while Stephan Peaker is 276th.

Hong Kong is 20th (out of 31 nations) in the ranking of nations.

Hong Kong players in the international rankings

The international rankings of February 2013 are just out. In the FISTF rankings, Antonio Carabillo is the only Hong Kong representative. He is 78th in the Open section and 195th in the veterans section. In the WASPA circuit, Antonio is 83th while Stephen Peaker is 257th.

Links:
http://waspa-circuit.blogspot.com
http://www.fistf.com

Third place for Antonio in Singapore

Antonio receives his trophy

Nice group picture

The Leste Aquila Cup 2013 took place on sunday and was part of the WASPA circuit. There was a good field of entries and some very good players. Den Mulia beat Tan Kok Wee in the final while Antonio Carabillo from Hong Kong took the third place. Well done to everyone!

Hong Kong players in the FISTF rankings

After some months of trouble, FISTF has just released the world rankings of December 2012 and January 2013. In december, Antonio Carabillo was 84th in the Open ranking, and 191th in the veterans table. In January he was 83th in the Open section and 193th in the veterans ranking.

A new FISTF Board has been elected last saturday in Issy-les-Moulineaux (France). Luis Filipe Horta (Portugal) is the new president. Vincent Coppenolle (Belgium) is General Secretary, Fred Vulpes (Germany) is Finances director, Joe Zammit Pavia (Malta) is communication director, George Drazinakis (Greece) is sports Director and Thomas Petersen (Denmark) is marketing director.

Antonio did it!

It was his 4th time in Singapore for the Merlion Cup but this time, Antonio Carabillo managed to win the FISTF Open of Singapore for the very first time. Antonio becomes the first Hong Kong player to win such a tournament counting for the world ranking. The Merlion Cup was really an international tournament this year with players from Belgium and Japan making the trip to Singapore. Antonio's performance was simply amazing as he managed to beat all local top players. Well done! Hopefully this performance will boost the interest for subbuteo table football in Hong Kong!

Hong Kong players in the world rankings

In the FISTF rankings of November 2012, Antonio Carabillo is 92nd in the Open category and 187th in the veterans section.