Deputy Minister of Sport, Mr. Badr bin Abdulrahman Al-Qadi, crowned Filipino Carlo Biado the 2025 World Pool Champion at Jeddah's Green Hall. The event concluded after six days of exciting competition featuring 128 elite players from more than 40 countries.
Carlo Biado reached the final by defeating fellow Filipino Bernie Regalario 11–3. American Fedor Gorst, the 2019 and 2024 world champion, advanced after beating Albanian Eklent Kaci 11–7. Carlo then claimed the title from defending 2024 champion Gorst in a thrilling final lasting more than three hours and ending 15–13.
The championship produced numerous surprises and emerging talents from several countries. Large crowds attended the final three days, accompanied by extensive local and international media coverage, reflecting growing worldwide interest in the sport.
The four-day Saudi Junior Championship 2025 took place alongside the event. Indonesia's Albert Januarta won the title by defeating Germany's Pius Beyer 9–5 in the final. This was Januarta's second junior open series title, reinforcing his status as one of pool's most promising emerging talents.
The championship was organized through a partnership between the Saudi Billiards and Snooker Federation and Matchroom, under the direct supervision of the Ministry of Sport.
