Reports indicate that the Vietnamese cueist was compelled to withdraw due to visa problems, despite having just secured a spot in the Last 64 and facing a significant opportunity to progress further in the competition.
On social media, Luong Chi Dung confirmed that due to a visa date error, his visa expired precisely on the day of his nearest match, forcing him to forfeit the tournament.
Before this unexpected halt, Luong Chi Dung displayed extremely impressive performance. He was the sole Vietnamese representative at this stage and consistently delivered convincing displays. Notably, his dominant 63-11 victory over home cueist Jing Yi showcased the superior caliber of the cueist dubbed the "prodigy" of Vietnamese billiards.
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In this match, Luong Chi Dung completely controlled the game, from solid opening shots to tidy table-clearing situations. Even after establishing a huge points gap, he continued to play with full confidence and spontaneity, leaving spectators in admiration.
It is noteworthy, according to firsthand observers, that the cueist born in 1995 even had to compete under rushed conditions due to imminent airport departure time. He finished the match just over an hour before his flight, demonstrating professional competitive spirit and high determination.
Having to stop due to non-professional reasons is extremely regrettable, especially since Luong Chi Dung needed just one more win to secure a knockout round ticket, while still holding a major advantage in the winners' bracket.
The information that cueist Luong Chi Dung had to abandon his journey at the Chinese Pool tournament while in peak form has left the fan community deeply regretful.