The Hong Kong Open Memory Championship 2015 was held in Hong Kong and brought together 122 competitors from various countries in a dynamic showcase of mental prowess and memorization skills. Among the participants, several Filipino mental athletes delivered standout performances.

Erwin G. Balines secured an impressive 4th place overall with 5,608 points, also earning top honors in the Historic Dates (Adults) discipline with 75 dates recalled, and 2nd place in Random Numbers (30 mins.) with 1,200 digits memorized.

Meanwhile, rising young memory athlete Jan Jelo Juanir finished 42nd overall with 2,482 points and claimed 1st place in the Abstract Images (Kids) event with 150 points, along with a 3rd place finish in Historic Dates (Kids) by recalling 31 dates. Fellow competitor Maynard Lim also represented the Philippines with dedication, placing 79th with 1,453 points.

These results reflect the growing strength of the Philippines in international memory sports and the commitment of its athletes to excellence in cognitive performance.

Names of Participants and Points:

Position	Competitor	Points
4	Erwin G. BALINES	5608
42	Jan Jelo JUANIR	2482
79	Maynard LIM	1453

FILIPINO WINNERS

ADULTS – Random Numbers (30 mins.)

Position	Competitor	Score
2	Erwin G. BALINES	1200 digits

KIDS – Abstract Images :

Position	Competitor	Score
1	Jan Jelo JUANIR	150 points

KIDS – Historic Dates :

Position	Competitor	Score
3	Jan Jelo JUANIR	31 dates

ADULTS – Historic Dates :

Position	Competitor	Score
1	Erwin G. BALINES	75 dates