PH billiards community mourns death of former world champ Mika Immonen

Iceman's Legacy Lives On PH Billiards Community Mourns Death of Former World Champ Mika Immonen

The Philippine billiards community is reeling from the news of former world champion Mika Iceman Immonen's passing. Cue artists from around the globe, including those in the Philippines, have been paying tribute to this legendary Finnish player who left an indelible mark on the sport.

Immonen's illustrious career spanned multiple continents and generations of players. He faced off against some of the greatest names in billiards, including Francisco Django Bustamante and Efren Bata Reyes. His impressive résumé includes championships in 9-ball and US Open events, as well as a spot in the Billiards Congress of America Hall of Fame.

As news of his passing spread, cue artists from the Philippines took to social media to express their condolences and share stories about Immonen's impact on the sport. Prominent players such as Carlo Biado, Jeffrey De Luna, Johann Chua, and Lee Vann Corteza shared heartfelt tributes, remembering Immonen's legacy and the friendship they shared with him.

Biado wrote Your legacy lives on. No more pain... Another sad news in the pool industry. May you rest in peace. De Luna echoed those sentiments, saying Mika... Pare, for many years of friendship we laughed together like no tomorrow & we fought like kids but above all we still ended up friends. We may not have that long conversation at the airport, but it means so much to me. No more pain pare.

Chua and Corteza also shared their thoughts on Immonen's passing, with Chua saying Thank you for everything CHAMP. It's so sad! and Corteza writing Your memory will carry on... rest easy pare... You will be missed. Farewell pare.

Immonen's legacy will undoubtedly continue to inspire new generations of billiards players in the Philippines and beyond. As cue artists around the world pay their respects, they are reminded that even as we mourn the loss of a great champion, we must also celebrate his remarkable achievements and the impact he had on our sport.

Keywords Billiards, Mika Immonen, Cue Artists, Philippines, World Champion, 9-Ball, US Open, Billiards Congress of America Hall of Fame.

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