A champion's tribute: Centeno wins world 8-ball for late mother
Filipino billiards player Chezka Centeno won the 2026 Oneida WPA Women’s World 8-Ball Championship in Wisconsin. She dedicated the victory to her late mother, marking a significant emotional and professional milestone in her career.
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Manila Bulletin - A champion’s tribute: Centeno wins world 8-ball for late mother
A champion's tribute: Centeno wins world 8-ball for late mother
The 27-year-old Zamboanga City standout turned back former world No. 1 and multiple world champion Kelly Fisher of Great Britain, 9-6, to secure her first world 8-ball crown in Green Bay, Wisconsin on Sunday, July 26.
Chezka Centeno proudly shows her medal after winning the world 8-ball title. (Chezka Centeno Facebook)
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