World Snooker Under 18 Title. Jackson Page, 15 years old.

World Snooker Under 18 Title has been won by Jackson Page from Wales.

Jackson Page is a 15 year old from Wales. He will compete now in Under 21 Category.
From more sources: Yun Fung Tam of Hong Kong came Second. "Mihai Vladu of Romania and Chris Totten shared joint bronze being the semi finalsts."

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"... Jackson Page, from Ebbw Vale , won the 2016 IBSF World Under-18 Boys championship on Saturday in Mol, Belgium, defeating Yun Fung Tam, of Hong Kong, 5-4.

According to the IBSF, the final was well controlled by Jackson, and mum Clare said she couldn't be prouder of Jackson, who turned 15 last week, and is beating players well out of his age level. ..."

"... According to Clare, Jackson's normal routine sees him get home from his school, Ebbw Fawr Learning Community, and get his gear on, before going straight to practice at Tredegar Snooker Centre, which is owned by the sport's two time world champion Mark Williams.

Clare said: "On weekends, he's there all day, every day, and whenever he's not in school, he's at the hall. He's just so committed." ..."

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Find this at http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-news/15-year-old-blaenau-gwent-11784960 .

Mikko Koivu named Team Finland captain for World Cup of Hockey

Mikko Koivu named Team Finland captain for World Cup of Hockey

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" The Finnish Ice Hockey Association has announced that Minnesota Wild forward, and captain, Mikko Koivu was selected to serve as Team Finland’s Captain at the World Cup of Hockey 2016. ..."
"... The Turku, Finland native has vast international play experience and has the 2011 World Championship gold along with a WJC18 gold to his name. Furthermore, the Finnish captain has three silver medals in WJC, World Championship and in the Winter Olympics. Rounding out his international medals are four bronze in WJC18, WJC20, World Championship, and the Winter Olympics.
The World Cup of Hockey returns in September, and will include eight teams — Team Canada, Team Czech Republic, Team Europe, Team Finland, Team North America, Team Russia, Team Sweden and Team USA. The eight teams will compete in a two-week tournament that will be featuring more than 170 of the best players in the NHL. ..."

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Find this at http://www.todaysslapshot.com/from-the-ice/mikko-koivu-named-team-finland-captain .

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