FILIPINO billiards’ great Carlo Biado once again proved his class in the international stage, capturing the men’s title of the 2025 Asian 10-Ball Pool Championships after a convincing 11-7 victory over Robbie Capito of Hong Kong China in the finals at the MNC Towers in Jakarta.
The Hall of Famer and multi–world champion battled through the losers’ bracket before delivering a composed and authoritative performance in the championship match, adding another prestigious Asian crown to his decorated résumé. Biado pocketed $11,000 for the title.
Biado’s road to the final was anything but easy.
In the semifinals, the seasoned Pinoy cue master survived a tight duel against Singapore’s Aloysius Yapp, edging his younger rival 9-7 in a closely contested match that showcased precision shot-making and mental toughness from both players.
In the title showdown, however, Biado asserted control early against Capito, using his experience and consistency to gradually pull away and seal the win, reaffirming his status as one of Asia’s most formidable players.
The championship marked the culmination of the 2025 Asian Pool Championships, which featured elite talents from across the continent and delivered memorable moments across multiple divisions.
In the women’s 10-ball final, Yuki Hiraguchi of Japan claimed the crown after defeating Chiang Shui Ching of Chinese Taipei, while Indonesia celebrated a homegrown triumph in the under-19 9-ball division, with Ferdis emerging champion.
The closing ceremony was attended by key officials of the sport, led by Asian Confederation of Billiard Sports (ACBS) President Mohamed Salem Al-Nuaimi and ACBS Secretary General Michael Alkhoury, alongside POBSI President Hary Tanoesoedib and other dignitaries from the Indonesian billiards federation and event sponsors.
