Austrian brilliance crowns an unforgettable finale to the historic WPA Triple World Championship Week
Bali, Indonesia – October 13, 2025:
The World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA) proudly announces Albin Ouschan 🇦🇹 as the 2025 Yalin WPA Men’s 8-Ball World Champion, following a spectacular final performance in Bali, Indonesia 🇮🇩, that sealed his place among the sport’s modern greats.
The Austrian superstar delivered a commanding display of precision, consistency, and composure to overcome Alex Kazakis 🇬🇷 in a thrilling championship match. With this victory, Ouschan adds yet another prestigious world title to his already decorated career — cementing his reputation as one of the finest all-around cueists of the era.
🏆 Final Results – 2025 Yalin WPA Men’s 8-Ball World Championship
🥇 Gold: Albin Ouschan (Austria)
🥈 Silver: Alex Kazakis (Greece)
🥉 Bronze: Hayato Hijikata (Japan) & Bryant Saguiped (Philippines)
Both semifinals went down to the wire, with Kazakis edging through a nerve-wracking decider and Ouschan showcasing his trademark discipline under pressure. In the final, Ouschan’s flawless rhythm and control proved decisive, guiding him to glory under the lights of Bali.
💬 A Defining Victory for Austria and for World Pool
“Albin’s win represents everything that makes our sport special — precision, resilience, and global excellence,” said Mr. Ishaun Singh, President of the World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA).
“The Yalin 8-Ball World Championship in Bali has brought together the very best athletes from across continents, and Albin’s performance was a masterclass in competitive focus. Congratulations to all the medalists for their outstanding display of skill and sportsmanship.”
🌏 The Grand Finale of a Historic Championship Week
The 2025 Yalin WPA Men’s 8-Ball World Championship marked the thrilling conclusion to the Predator Pro Billiard Series x WPA Triple World Championship Week in Bali — which also featured the PBC WPA Men’s Doubles 10-Ball World Championship and the Predator WPA Women’s 10-Ball World Championship.
With a record-breaking total prize fund of $615,000 USD, the week-long festival of cue sports showcased three world titles, attracting the world’s elite cueists and bringing unprecedented attention to the sport’s global growth.
🔻 Sponsors and Partners
This event was made possible through the collaboration of:
Yalin, Predator, Little Monster, Box Billiards, Kamui, Samsung TV Plus, ProBilliardTV, WPA, Indonesian Olympic Committee, National Sports Committee, Kemenpora (Ministry of Youth and Sports), POBSI (Indonesian Billiards Sports Federation), and PBC.
Together, these partners have set new standards of excellence in event presentation, professionalism, and global engagement for cue sports.
🌟 A Week to Remember in Bali
The 2025 Yalin WPA Men’s 8-Ball World Championship not only celebrated a world-class sporting achievement but also embodied the unity and passion that define the global billiards community.
From historic debuts to unforgettable finals, Bali once again proved to be a fitting stage “Where Legends Are Forged.”
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