VETERAN cue artist Jeffrey de Luna has secured a spot in the 12th World Games, scheduled to take place this August in Chengdu, China.
The Filipino pool sensation earned a spot following his back-to-back, bronze- medal finishes at the WPA Asian 10-Ball Championship and the World 10-Ball Cup held last month in Qatar.
De Luna shared his excitement on social media after receiving confirmation of his qualification from Atty. Wharton Chan, Secretary-General of the Philippine Olympic Committee.
A noted professional cue artist, De Luna previously bagged a silver medal in the nine-ball singles at the 2006 Asian Games in Doha.
After a 13-year break from representing the Philippines in major multi-sport events, he is eager to don the national colors once again on the global stage.
“I’m happy to share with you all that my two podium finishes earned my ticket to the World Games in Chengdu, China. Thank you to the Asian Federation & Philippine Olympic Committee for rewarding me a spot.2025 is going to be an amazing year,” said De Luna.
In preparation for the World Games, De Luna plans to compete in additional WPA events, including the Derby City Classic in Indiana, USA, on Jan. 21, followed by the Las Vegas Open in February.
Reflecting on his recent accomplishments, De Luna expressed gratitude and determination, emphasizing his goal to return stronger and train harder.
He expressed pride in earning a spot at the World Games and thanked the Asian Federation and the POC for the opportunity, declaring 2025 as a promising year.
In 2019, De Luna reached the semifinals of the U.S. Open Pool Championship. At the 2006 Asian Games, he advanced to the finals of the nine-ball singles, securing the silver.
In the 2009 Philippine Open Ten-ball Championship, he finished as runner-up, while in the 2019 World Cup of Pool, he and partner Carlo Biado reached the finals.
