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Jul 30, 2013 Sports
Sean DeSouza of McDoom, East Bank Demerara was crowned champion of the inaugural Banks DIH Limited sponsored “Premium Cues Showdown” National pools tournament which ended Sunday at Stabroek Sports Bar on Brickdam.
De Souza who was also the East Bank Demerara zone champion played consistently throughout the national finals to be declared winner, beating into second position Rameshwar Seeraj of East Coast Demerara.
Third place went to Colin Carr of West Demerara.
De Souza, Seeraj, Carr and Brijmohan Ramsahai of Essequibo contested the semi-finals before Ramsahai was eliminated.
The playoffs attracted the top three players from seven zones namely – West Demerara, Essequibo, Linden, Berbice, East Bank Demerara, East Coast Demerara and Georgetown.
De Souza secured the first prize of $125,000 and the Premium Beer Pools Championship trophy with the Seeraj securing $70,000, while Carr collected $35,000.
Tournament Coordinator Anthony Xavier said over 200 matches were played on Sunday before the winner was declared.
Banks Beer/Premium Beer Manager Brian Choo-Hen said the tournament was an overwhelming success and he thanked all the participants and supporters for participating in the biggest pools tournament in Guyana.
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