Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam — September 28, 2025
After 12 days of world-class competition at the Military Zone 7 Stadium, the 2025 Predator WPA Men’s World 10-Ball Championship has concluded in spectacular fashion, crowning Ko Ping Chung (TPE) as the new World Champion. Ko captured the title with an unbeaten run, marking his second career 10-Ball World Championship crown after his 2019 triumph.
Alongside this prestigious victory, two additional world-class events brought added brilliance to the stage:
- The Poison Cues Saigon Women’s 9-Ball Open, where Wei Tzu Chien (TPE) emerged as champion.
- The Box Billiards Mixed Doubles Open, claimed by the dynamic husband-and-wife duo Joshua and Pia Filler (GER).
This year’s World 10-Ball brought together the globe’s finest players, competing for a total prize fund of $450,000 USD, making it one of the most significant and competitive tournaments in billiards history.
Words of Gratitude
The World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA) extends its deepest appreciation to all those who made this championship a landmark success:
- The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports, for their vision and support in positioning Vietnam as a leading destination for global sports.
- The Asian Confederation of Billiard Sports (ACBS) and the Ho Chi Minh City Billiards & Snooker Federation, for their professional support and organizational contributions.
- Predator Pro Billiard Series, a global partner in elevating professional billiards to international standards.
- Our valued sponsors — Predator Group, KAMUI Brand, Yalin, Little Monster, and others — whose commitment ensured excellence in competition and fan experience.
- Broadcasting partners, media outlets, and most importantly, the passionate fans worldwide, who carried the spirit of the sport to every corner of the globe.
A Global Milestone for Billiards
Hosting the WPA Men’s World 10-Ball Championship in Ho Chi Minh City stands as both a historic milestone and a point of pride for the Vietnamese billiards community. It affirmed Vietnam’s place on the global sporting map and demonstrated the nation’s capacity to deliver international-standard sporting events.
The success of this championship reflects the strength of collaboration between international federations, local authorities, event partners, and the global billiards community. Together, we have laid the foundation for even greater achievements and the continued growth of cue sports worldwide.
The WPA congratulates all champions, thanks every player, partner, and supporter, and looks forward to building on this momentum to deliver more unforgettable moments for the sport.
📌 About the WPA
The World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA) is the international governing body for pool, dedicated to the promotion and development of cue sports worldwide. Through its global events and partnerships, the WPA works to elevate billiards as a truly international sport.
