The 2026 Formosa Cup International Pool Open has officially concluded following a week of high-level international competition, bringing together talented players from across Asia and beyond for a memorable celebration of pool.
From the opening qualification rounds through to the championship matches, the tournament delivered exciting competition, dramatic exchanges and outstanding performances across both the Junior and Adult Divisions.
In the Junior Division, Vietnam’s Nguyen Tien Trung claimed the championship, defeating Chinese Taipei’s Lin Ting Chun in the final. Lin Cheng Yen and Prince Crisann Marcelo Delos Santos shared third place.
In the Adult Division, the title went to the Philippines as Kyle Amoroto emerged champion. Alexis Ferrer finished runner-up, while Hsieh Chia Chen of Chinese Taipei and James Aranas of the Philippines shared third place.
The tournament once again highlighted the growing international strength and depth of pool, with players from different nations competing at the highest level and showcasing the skill, discipline and competitive spirit that continue to drive the sport forward.
The successful staging of the Formosa Cup was made possible through the collective efforts of everyone involved. The World Pool Association (WPA) extends its congratulations and appreciation to the players, officials, referees, organizers, volunteers, sponsors, partners and fans who contributed to the event.
A special thank you goes to WPALive for bringing the 2026 Formosa Cup International Pool Open to audiences around the world through its live streaming and digital coverage. The platform allowed fans to follow the competition from wherever they were and helped showcase the tournament to the global pool community.
🎥 Missed the action? Catch the tournament recap and relive the best moments of the 2026 Formosa Cup on WPALive.
The WPA also extends its appreciation to the professional Sportcast broadcasting team and the entire production team for their outstanding work throughout the tournament, as well as the referee team for maintaining the highest standards of fairness and professionalism.
Special recognition goes to Taipei Garden Hotel, CPBA, Jhu Jian Catering Group, and all sponsors and partners whose valuable support helped make this international celebration of pool possible.
While the championship trophies will leave Taiwan this year, the tournament leaves behind another successful chapter in the development of international pool. For the players of Chinese Taipei, the experience provides another opportunity to learn, improve and return stronger.
Competition never truly ends. Champions will be challenged, titles will change hands, and new opportunities will emerge.
The WPA congratulates all the winners, finalists and participants of the 2026 Formosa Cup International Pool Open and looks forward to another edition of this exciting international event.
Congratulations to everyone involved, and see you at the next Formosa Cup! 🎱
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