Antonio Gabica

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Antonio Gabica
Born (1972-10-02) October 2, 1972 (age 50)
Sport countryFlag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Nickname"Ga-Ga"
Best finishRunner-up 2013 WPA World Nine-ball Championship
Medal record
Men's Eight-ball
Representing Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Asian Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2006 Doha Singles
Southeast Asian Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2005 Manila Doubles
Men's Nine-ball
Representing Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Asian Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2006 Doha Singles
Southeast Asian Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2007 Nakhon Ratchasima Doubles
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2007 Nakhon Ratchasima Singles
Men's 15-ball
Representing Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2005 Manila Singles

Antonio Gabica (born October 2, 1972) is a Philippine pool player. Gabica was the runner up at the 2013 WPA World Nine-ball Championship. [1] [2]

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  1. "Hohmann Raises The Bar". azbilliards.com. Archived from the original on September 11, 2016. Retrieved August 17, 2018.
  2. "They're Going 'Ga Ga' Over Gabica". azbilliards.com. Archived from the original on June 13, 2017. Retrieved August 17, 2018.