
The World Cup "Strength of Siberia" in billiards took place in Novosibirsk, and the athlete representing Kyrgyzstan, Izatbek Ratbekov, won first place in the "Free Pyramid" discipline.
The competition was held at the "Lokomotiv Arena," where 135 billiard players from 10 countries gathered, including Armenia, Turkey, Kazakhstan, and Russia. The participants demonstrated a high level of play, and the audience enjoyed thrilling matches.
In the decisive match, Ratbekov confidently outperformed all his opponents, earning a prize of 1 million rubles. The second place was taken by Moscow's Iosif Abramov, while the third place was shared by two players: Elisei Anufriev from Moscow and Nikita Livada from Rostov-on-Don.
The "Strength of Siberia" Cup entered the international tournament calendar for the first time and has already gained recognition as one of the most significant events of the season. The organizers were commended for their high professionalism and for creating excellent conditions for the participants.