Team Infomartion
CANADA
Player Information (Rating)
Jayson Barlow (17)/ Trish Grzesik (14)/ Desmond Chin (17)/ David Fatum (18)/Chris White(18)
Q & A
Q.1 How do you feel about taking part in SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP 2016?
We feel very excited to represent Canada and look forward to the SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP.
Q.2 How do you prepare before SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP 2016?
Playing tournaments and practicing when time permits
Q.3 What is your expectation for SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP 2016?
We feel we have a very strong team that has the opportunity to win the tournament.
Q.4 Which country do you want to fight against?
We look forward to playing to our best ability against each and every country
CHINA
Player Information (Rating)
Chen Hai Long (15)/ Chen Zhi (15)/ He Wen Guang (16)/ Luo Rui (13)/ Gao Jie Yu (13)/ Hu Xue Fei (11)
Q & A
Q.1 How do you feel about taking part in SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP 2016?
We have competed in many overseas tournaments this year and we will be at the top of our game to perform well in this tournament.
Q.2 How do you prepare before SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP 2016?
We will put our feelings to one side, clear our minds, and practice non-stop for the SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP.
Q.3 What is your expectation for SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP 2016?
Maximize our teamwork and make China the world champion.
Q.4 Which country do you want to fight against?
We most want to play against Singapore, because there are many great players from there such as Paul Lim and Harith Lim.
FRANCE
Player Information (Rating)
Michael Valentin (17)/ Cyril Blot (17)/ Philippe Delahaye (15)/ Elodie Namieta (7)
Q & A
Q.1 How do you feel about taking part in SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP 2016?
We are really happy and proud to represent France in this tournament.
Q.2 How do you prepare before SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP 2016?
Unfortunately we live far apart from each other so we have to prepare by ourselves. In order to be prepared the best we can, we are training with players close by and playing against strong players on GLOBAL MATCH.
Q.3 What is your expectation for SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP 2016?
We will try to represent our country as much as we can. We have a good teamwork in our team, which will be the key for doing well in the tournament. We hope to give a great performance that will entertain the darts fans around the world.
Q.4 Which country do you want to fight against?
We would like to play all the countries. Playing with the best countries in the world would be a chance to show the skills of the French players to the world.
HONG KONG
Player Information (Rating)
Royden Lam (18)/ Mica Yu (16)/ FB Leung (17)/ Sheep Wong (16)/ Cathy Leung (14)/ Athena Chan (13)
Q & A
Q.1 How do you feel about taking part in SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP 2016?
It is a great pleasure and our honor to represent Hong Kong.
Q.2 How do you prepare before SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP 2016?
We practice together and share our experiences. That helps us unite as a team and strengthen our techniques.
Q.3 What is your expectation for SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP 2016?
We truly hope to get a good result for Hong Kong. Since the six of us are close friends, we have a really good rapport with each other and this will be pivotal to our success.
Q.4 Which country do you want to fight against?
We will try our hardest in all the matches. We're excited and really looking forward to competing with the top players around the world.
JAPAN
Player Information (Rating)
Shumpei Noge (18)/ Takehiro Suzuki (15)/ Masaki Ooshiro (17)/ Susumu Kasuya (17)/ Mana Kawakami (14)/ Yuriko Yamaguchi (14)
Q & A
Q.1 How do you feel about taking part in SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP 2016?
We are honored and proud to represent the Japanese professional darts players in the SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP
Q.2 How do you prepare before SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP 2016?
We've been studying and understanding the game format thoroughly and deciding the best team members and order for each game.
Q.3 What is your expectation for SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP 2016?
Japan won the championship at last year's tournament (former National tournament) in Shanghai, China. We will do our best to defend that title.
Q.4 Which country do you want to fight against?
We most want to play against the team that came in second place last year, USA. Still, every team is represented by the best players in their country, so we hope to face every country and win all the games.
KOREA
Player Information (Rating)
Hyunchul Park (17)/ Woonghee Han(17)/ Jinho Song (16)/ Hyoyul Oh (12)/ Hyojin Kim (13)
Q & A
Q.1 How do you feel about taking part in SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP 2016?
We are proud to take part in such a big tournament and we'll compete with a sense of responsibility as the representatives of Korea, and play great games. We are excited to meet our opponents and thankful to have this great experience.
Q.2 How do you prepare before SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP 2016?
We are practicing repeatedly, so we can play the same way once we arrive. In the run-up to the tournament we'll strive to improve and enhance our ability.
Q.3 What is your expectation for SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP 2016?
We want to be champions of course. To achieve that, every game counts. We will stay focused and play to the best of our ability.
Q.4 Which country do you want to fight against?
No matter which country we face, we will do our best, focus on what we can achieve and play our games. If we had to choose one country, it would be Japan. They are the most established country in the Soft Darts world and they have a strong team. We think we can learn a lot from them and we are eager to win a game against them.
MACAU
Player Information (Rating)
Carman Chio (15)/ SaiWing Chan (16)/ Paul Fong (16)/ J R Calangi (16)/ Mayer Ng (13)/ Ken Ma (15)
Q & A
Q.1 How do you feel about taking part in SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP 2016?
SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP is an extremely honorable experience that we have the opportunity to take part in. Surely the expectations of the darts fans around the world are really high due to the level of participants therefore our players are preparing themselves for this tournament of the year. We are grateful for creating such a platform for the players to compete and we hope to continue to take part in all further events.
Q.2 How do you prepare before SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP 2016?
Players are following our daily training program in order to excel in teamwork and individual skills.
Q.3 What is your expectation for SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP 2016?
Winning this tournament is definitely our goal but we only aim to excel in our performance and mainly to enjoy this event.
Q.4 Which country do you want to fight against?
It is definitely USA. We don't often get a chance to play against the Western countries, so this will be a great opportunity to test our ability.
MALAYSIA
Player Information (Rating)
Larry Wong Vui Tshung (16)/ Dennis Shanker (16)/ Gew Teng (14)/ Narries Chock (11)
Q & A
Q.1 How do you feel about taking part in SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP 2016?
We are very excited and looking forward for the SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP and we are proud to represent Team Malaysia. Some of us are representing Team Malaysia in an international tournament for the first time and we hope to do our best.
Q.2 How do you prepare before SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP 2016?
We are going to set our mentality right and get ready for the tournament as we are going to play the best players from each country. We are preparing by continuing our usual practice routine, seeking advice and feedback from our seniors and peers, and training hard to get better.
Q.3 What is your expectation for SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP 2016?
Champion will be our ultimate goal. We'll do our best, win the championship and bring glory to our nation.
Q.4 Which country do you want to fight against?
That would be all the countries. Every country will be sending their best players. Whichever country we play with will be a great experience for us.
PHILIPPINES
Player Information (Rating)
Lourence Ilagan (17)/ Alain Abiabi (17)/ Benedicto Ybanez (17)/ Angelyn Detablan (14)/ Jaypee Detablan (17)/ Alexis Toylo (16)
Q & A
Q.1 How do you feel about taking part in SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP 2016?
We are truly delighted and extremely proud to take part in the SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP and represent our country against the mightiest nations in the Soft Darts world.
Q.2 How do you prepare before SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP 2016?
Competing in various tournaments individually and as a team at the highest levels in our experience is the best preparation.
Q.3 What is your expectation for SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP 2016?
After many successful years together as Team One Philippines and posting a winning record against the best in the world, we humbly feel we will and are prepped to do well in the SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP.
Q.4 Which country do you want to fight against?
If we are to pick one country, it would be Japan, whose players we have seen to possess such a powerful will and heart to triumph.
SINGAPORE
Player Information (Rating)
Paul Lim (18)/ Harith Lim (18)/ Kelvin Goh (16)/ Zuki Yap (11)
Q & A
Q.1 How do you feel about taking part in SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP 2016?
We are excited and honored to represent Singapore in this event. SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP, where countries fight for the national pride, will be a very good event. All teams have a fair chance in this event, yet Singapore will try to win the championship.
Q.2 How do you prepare before SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP 2016?
Always preparing by playing regularly in competitions around the world and not to forget our regular daily training. The sad thing is that we could not prepare as frequently as the team, play together, practice together and get ready mentally with the team. There is a big difference in individual play and team play effort. So, we hope we can find some time in Hong Kong before the SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP, get together and build our team spirit. But this team we have now is certainly very capable of winning.
Q.3 What is your expectation for SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP 2016?
It is going to be challenging. Yet, if every team member is able to stay focus and bring out their best games, we think that Team Singapore has a very good chance in this tournament. There are a lot of good teams including us. Any given day, with a bit of luck of the draw, it could be our day. We have great expectations.
Q.4 Which country do you want to fight against?
Every country. Any country that we go against, we have to play our best and try to win every match, one match at a time.
TAIWAN
Player Information (Rating)
Howei Tsai(18)/ Tung Jia-wei(17)/ Liu Wei-Hsiao(17)/ Shinnji Peng(16)/ Sunnie Hsiao(14)/ Chen Pin-Yu(13)
Q & A
Q.1 How do you feel about taking part in SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP 2016?
It's beyond exciting, and it's an honor to compete in this tournament as the representative of Taiwan. We will all play our best game and show the world what the players of Taiwan can do.
Q.2 How do you prepare before SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP 2016?
We will keep training hard until the day of the tournament, because we believe you have to practice every day if you want to win it. I always keep in mind not to put too much pressure on myself. I will try my hardest to keep a clear head and compete as I always do.
Q.3 What is your expectation for SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP 2016?
Team tactics will be crucial for this tournament. Working effectively as a team will be the key to winning the championship. We will put in all our efforts to achieve our goal of becoming the champion.
Q.4 Which country do you want to fight against?
It would be Japan. The players from Taiwan have enjoyed watching the Japanese darts tournaments, and we long to compete with the Japanese players. If we can play against and beat the Japanese team, that will prove to the world how good the Taiwanese players are.
USA
Player Information (Rating)
Alex Reyes (17)/ Leonard Gates (17)/ Randy Van Deursen (17)/ Scott Kirchner (17)/ Donny Joe (17)/ Paula Murphy (17)
Q & A
Q.1 How do you feel about taking part in SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP 2016?
It's a good opportunity for all of us to take part in the SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP. We are excited to play against some of the best teams in the world.
Q.2 How do you prepare before SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP 2016?
Most of us will be playing in events throughout the country to make sure we're at the top of our game for the SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP.
Q.3 What is your expectation for SOFT DARTS WORLD CUP 2016?
We're looking forward to playing all teams and hopefully have an opportunity to win the whole thing.
Q.4 Which country do you want to fight against?
Japan. They beat us last year (in the former event NATIONAL TOURNAMENT) and we are really looking for a chance to get them back.
