Player Dương Quốc Hoàng secured victory over Phạm Phương Nam at the HBSF – MIN Table billiard tournament. Dương Quốc Hoàng was crowned champion of the HBSF – MIN Table after an intense final match against his close friend Phạm Phương Nam. The showdown this afternoon lived up to fans' expectations: tightly contested, tense, and fierce until the score reached 8-8. The turning point came in the 18th frame when Nam Phạm committed a foul on ball number 5, giving Hoàng Sao the chance to seize the moment and advance directly to an 11-8 win, earning a well-deserved title. Dương Quốc Hoàng won the Vietnam Billiards Promotion championship. Earlier, both players reached the final after convincing semifinal victories. Dương Quốc Hoàng dominated Hồ Minh Hánh 10-3 with outstanding form, while Phạm Phương Nam also defeated Nguyễn Văn Hưng Phú 10-3, showing excellent peak performance. Their rematch in the final was therefore regarded as the dream clash of the 2025 Mini Table tournament. The HBSF – MIN Table 2025 Championship, held from December 1 to 5 at Rạch Miễu Sports Hall (Ho Chi Minh City), gathered 170 top Vietnamese players along with international guests. This event marked the final leg of the HBSF Tour – a series of competitions considered the "World Cup of Vietnamese billiards." This year's tournament impressed with high professional standards and substantial prizes, including a first prize of up to 100 million VND for men's Carom 3-cushion, 70 million VND for men's Pool 9-ball, plus various additional awards. The participation of prominent names such as Trần Quyết Chiến, Bao Phương Vinh, Chiêm Hồng Thái, Nguyễn Khánh Hoàng, and Dương Quốc Hoàng made the tournament the year's highlight. Hoàng Sao's victory not only concluded an emotionally charged final but also marked a perfect ending to the exciting HBSF 2025 season. For more billiard information, click here.

Top Vietnamese player Ma Minh Cam lost 2-4 to Spanish star Daniel Sanchez in the final of stage 7 of the Korean professional carom 3-cushion billiards tournament (PBA) for the 2025-2026 season. Before the final, Ma Minh Cam’s average score was only 1.3. Facing one of the world’s best carom 3-cushion players, he played over 100% of his capacity, achieving an average of 1.9 after 6 sets. However, the Vietnamese cueist still couldn’t secure his second PBA stage title as he did back in 2022. Daniel Sanchez started extremely well with precision shots like clockwork, while Ma Minh Cam had an unfavorable start in sets 1 and 2, losing by wide margins of 6-15 and 4-15 respectively. Despite being at a significant disadvantage (the match is best of 7 sets, first to 4 wins) down 0-2 to the Spaniard, Ma Minh Cam played excellently in the next three sets. Unfortunately, he lacked a bit of composure and luck on the crucial final shots, allowing Daniel Sanchez to make a comeback even when Ma Minh Cam was close to victory. In set 3, Ma Minh Cam performed brilliantly with flawless shots, defeating Daniel Sanchez 15-7. In set 4, he continued his strong play, leading 14-12 and needing just one more point to tie the match at 2-2, but the 1975-born player failed to close the set, letting Sanchez score consecutively to win 15-14 and take a 3-1 lead. In set 5, Ma Minh Cam played well again, leading 14-11. Although the Spaniard managed to equalize at 14-14, Ma Minh Cam successfully finished the deciding point to win 15-14, narrowing the final score to 2-3. Unfortunately, in the pivotal set, Ma Minh Cam couldn’t maintain his high level of play. While Daniel Sanchez continued to deliver precise shots like programmed, the Vietnamese player’s shots lacked strength or accuracy, allowing Sanchez to extend his lead and ultimately win 15-4, securing a 4-2 overall victory and the stage 7 championship of the PBA Tour 2025-2026, with Ma Minh Cam finishing as runner-up. For more billiards-snooker news

Shaun Murphy, the former 2005 world snooker champion, fiercely condemned the organizers of the Champion of Champions tournament after being informed he had to compete in England just hours after returning from China. Murphy, 43, had just taken part in the International Championship in Nanjing, China, where he was eliminated in the quarterfinals by the legendary John Higgins. Following that, Murphy and his fiancée Jo embarked on a journey lasting over 36 hours back to England, involving a domestic flight to Beijing, a taxi ride through rush hour, then a flight from Beijing to Dubai, before connecting to Manchester, England. Before he could rest, while on the plane, Murphy used wifi to check his phone and was shocked to receive notice that he was scheduled to play at 1 pm on Monday—less than 48 hours after leaving China—in Group 2 of the Champion of Champions held in Leicester, England. Shaun Murphy’s travel itinerary before returning to England for the "Champion of Champions" event. Exhausted from jet lag and lack of sleep, Murphy lost 1-4 to the Scotland Open champion, Lei Peifan, in his opening match. Immediately after the game, he openly expressed his outrage live on ITV4: "I always strive to act professionally and respect this sport. But the way Matchroom treated me at this event is disgraceful. I only found out I had to play today while in the middle of a 36-hour journey from China—just 48 hours before the match. Meanwhile, three other players like Mark Williams, Mark Allen, and Alfie Burden, who didn’t even participate in the China tournament, were scheduled to play later. This is unreasonable and disrespectful. Such handling is unacceptable." Murphy further emphasized that he has worked with Matchroom for over 30 years and has never witnessed such "unprofessionalism" before. "I don’t even know where I am, what I’m wearing, or what day it is. Yet they expect me to perform like a world-class player—it’s outrageous." In response to the backlash, Matchroom Sport—the organizer of the Champion of Champions—quickly issued a statement. A Matchroom representative confirmed that the match groups were arranged according to seed rankings, denying any "manual selection" of players as Murphy alleged. "We spoke with Shaun after the match and fully understand his frustration. Scheduling is always a challenge each year, but we are committed to reviewing and improving it in the future. All players are seeded to ensure transparency and fairness," the Matchroom representative said. The organizers also noted they considered that two Scottish players, Stephen Maguire and John Higgins, had similarly long journeys from China to England. The "Champion of Champions" is a prestigious tournament featuring the world’s top 16 players, but according to Murphy, "if fairness is overlooked, this title loses its true meaning." Former world billiards snooker champion suspended over child abuse allegations 10/04/2025 17:00 Vietnamese cueist claims to be 'abandoned' at world championship, Billiard & Snooker Federation responds 17/09/2024 06:20 National champion makes major progress with Ho Chi Minh City Billiards & Snooker 06/01/2024 22:15 See more Sports information

The 2025 VBSF National Pool & Snooker Championship concluded in Hanoi after several days of intense competition, featuring 573 top players from across the country. The most remarkable highlight this year was the stunning victory of veteran player Nguyễn Thành Nam in the men’s 10-ball pool category, securing a prestigious national title at the age of 49. In the highly anticipated final, Nguyễn Thành Nam faced off against Hoàng Thái Duy, an experienced representative from Ho Chi Minh City. Demonstrating composure and consistent performance, the Hanoi player decisively defeated his opponent with a score of 7-3, reaffirming his status as a seasoned and resilient competitor. This win not only marked his second time reaching the national top podium but also showcased the enduring stamina and boundless passion of an athlete approaching 50. Nguyễn Thành Nam’s success in the men’s 10-ball pool event is particularly notable given his recent return to professional play after a long hiatus, having made a strong impact at the Hanoi Open 2025 by reaching the Last 32 despite fierce competition from younger players. This achievement further highlights his steadfast spirit and exceptional skills, earning him the nickname “the older the ginger, the spicier” among Vietnamese billiards enthusiasts. The National Cup this year also featured many noteworthy results in other categories. Nguyễn Nhật Thanh (Ho Chi Minh City) claimed gold in the men’s 6-red snooker, while Dương Yến Vi (Hanoi) took the title in the women’s 9-ball pool. In the men’s 9-ball pool, Lường Đức Thiện (Hanoi) emerged victorious, and the youth 9-ball pool saw an impressive performance from Chúng Đức Vinh (Thanh Hóa). See more billiards news.

The match between Dương Quốc Hoàng (Hoàng Sao) and Niels Feijen at the Qatar World Cup 10 Ball 2025 was an intense chase, leaving many regrets among Vietnamese billiards fans.Hoàng Sao was overturned by the "destroyer" Niels Feijen at the Qatar World Cup 10 Ball 2025Vietnam's top cueist started the match with confidence, showing steady form and strong mental composure against the experienced Dutch player Niels Feijen, a former world champion and known as the "Destroyer" of European billiards.Vietnam's number one cueist began the game confidently, demonstrating consistent performance and firm mindset against the seasoned Dutch opponent Niels Feijen, who once held the world title and is dubbed the "Destroyer" of European billiards.Hoàng Sao lost a comeback to the “destroyer” Niels Feijen at the Qatar World Cup 10 Ball 2025Hoàng Sao took the lead and repeatedly pulled ahead of Niels Feijen with scores of 4-3, 7-4, 8-5, and 9-6. Unfortunately, just two games away from victory, the top Vietnamese player allowed Niels Feijen to catch up.The Dutch cueist quickly leveled the match by winning three consecutive games to tie it 9-9, then secured an 11-9 victory after more than two hours of intense play.Falling behind the European billiards legend, Hoàng Sao exited at the round of 32 while Niels Feijen advanced to the round of 16 at the Qatar World Cup 10 Ball 2025.Though defeated, Dương Quốc Hoàng earned praise from experts and international fans for his outstanding performance, competing evenly against a billiards icon. This loss serves as a valuable lesson for Hoàng Sao in his journey to establish Vietnam’s status on the global billiards stage.Read more Billiards SnookerDương Quốc Hoàng advances to the knockout stage of the 2.6 billion VND prize tournament 30/10/2025 20:40Dương Quốc Hoàng shines, helping the Asian team achieve a clean sweep on the opening day of Reyes Cup 2025 16/10/2025 23:20Cueist Hoàng Sao starts strong at Aplus Bali Open 2025 with his 'new sword' 24/04/2025 21:13

Dương Quốc Hoàng (Hoàng Sao) has officially secured a spot in the Last 64 of the Qatar World Cup 10-Ball 2025 – the largest professional 10-ball tournament in the world, featuring a very generous prize fund. Dương Quốc Hoàng advances in the billion-VND tournament The Vietnamese cueist started in the winners' bracket but lost to Tobias Bongers (Germany) 7-9. Undeterred, he quickly regained form in the losers' bracket, defeating Roberto Bartol (Croatia) 9-5 to earn his place in the main draw. This match took place just a few hours ago, making Hoàng Sao one of the top 64 players in the event. The Qatar World Cup 10-Ball 2025 gathers 128 top players from over 40 countries, with a record total prize of $450,000 – the highest ever for a 10-ball event. The champion will receive $100,000 (2.63 billion VND), the runner-up $40,000, while players reaching the Last 64 each earn $2,500. Dương Quốc Hoàng has reached the Last 64 of the Qatar Open 2025 The tournament features many big names such as Fedor Gorst (USA, reigning WPA World 10-Ball champion), Shane Van Boening (USA), Jayson Shaw (Scotland), Carlo Biado (Philippines), Albin Ouschan (Austria), Joshua Filler (Germany), and Ko Ping Chung (Taiwan). However, Jayson Shaw was eliminated just before the Last 64 after losing 6-9 to Shane Van Boening despite leading 6-3. Fedor Gorst also exited after a narrow 8-9 defeat to Yannick Pongers. With this achievement, Dương Quốc Hoàng continues to affirm his status in the world billiards scene, having previously reached the Last 32 at the WPA World 10-Ball Championship and the Last 64 at the US Open Pool Championship in 2025. The Last 64 stage will be played in a knockout format, race to 11 (final race to 15). Matches will be broadcast live on the Qatar Billiards Federation YouTube channel and Matchroom Pool. See more billiards news HERE Dương Quốc Hoàng’s surprising loss at the Philippines Open 2025 21/10/2025 18:56 Dương Quốc Hoàng to participate in an unusual prize 8-ball tournament 19/10/2025 09:11 Dương Quốc Hoàng wearing a conical hat, defeats an American player to help Team Asia win big at Reyes Cup 2025 18/10/2025 22:14

A single slip on the 9-ball caused Vietnam’s top billiards pool player, Dương Quốc Hoàng, affectionately known as "Hoàng Sao" by fans, to be eliminated in the first round of the Philippines Open 2025, in what was considered the biggest upset since the tournament began. On the afternoon of October 21 (Hanoi time), Dương Quốc Hoàng faced the home player Eric Navarette – a lesser-known but very experienced local competitor. The match started poorly for Hoàng as he fell behind 8-3. However, the composure and experience of the Reyes Cup 2025 champion allowed him to fight back strongly. Precise shots and excellent cue ball control helped Hoàng Sao to level at 8-8 and even take the lead 9-8, needing just one more rack to advance. But the bitter turning point came at the crucial moment. In the "hill-hill" rack, when Navarette missed the chance to pocket the 9-ball, Dương Quốc Hoàng had a golden opportunity to close out the match. Unfortunately, his decisive shot narrowly missed the pocket, leaving the Manila audience almost silent. Navarette then calmly finished the game, sealing a dramatic 10-9 victory. Dương Quốc Hoàng couldn’t hide his sadness after the heartbreaking loss in his opening match at the Philippines Open 2025. Photo: Matchroom Pool. Notably, Eric Navarette is not among the top-ranked players in the Philippines. He is better known as a billiards club owner and taxi driver in his hometown. Nevertheless, his confidence, fighting spirit, and the passionate support from the crowd helped him create the tournament’s biggest shock. Unlike many WNT system events with winners and losers brackets, the Philippines Open 2025 used a single-elimination format. This meant that the 9-10 loss ended Dương Quốc Hoàng’s journey after just one match. This defeat came only days after Hoàng and the Asian team successfully defended their Reyes Cup 2025 title with a resounding 11-3 win over the World team. At that time, the Quảng Ninh native played brilliantly, notably defeating top American player Skyler Woodward, helping Asia secure the win early. Therefore, Dương Quốc Hoàng’s loss at the Philippines Open was deeply regretted by many fans. On billiards forums, numerous comments suggested that "just a bit more composure and luck" could have led to a spectacular comeback by Hoàng Sao. So far, the 9-10 result of Dương Quốc Hoàng is considered the biggest surprise of the Philippines Open 2025. Meanwhile, other strong players like Fedor Gorst, Jonas Souto, Michael Feliciano, Anton Raga, Francisco Sanchez Ruiz, and Mickey Krause have all advanced to the next rounds. See more billiards news.

Vietnam's top billiards pool player, Duong Quoc Hoang, shone at the Reyes Cup 2025, helping the Asian team secure the championship. Asia continued its dominance at the Reyes Cup by decisively defeating the World team 11-3 in the final held on Sunday at the Ninoy Aquino Arena. The 18-year-old AJ Manas impressed the Filipino audience alongside reigning world champion Carlo Biado, defeating the duo Fedor Gorst – Moritz Neuhausen 5-2. This victory enabled Francisco "Django" Bustamante’s team to successfully defend the title named after the legend Efren "Bata" Reyes, while Manas was voted the tournament’s Most Valuable Player (Cuetec MVP). Duong Quoc Hoang and the Asian team won the Reyes Cup 2025. In the decisive match, Manas executed a masterful jump shot and a precise long-distance strike, paving the way for Biado to pocket the 9-ball and clinch the final win. Earlier, Aloysius Yapp brought the Asian team close to the title by defeating Jayson Shaw 5-1 in singles, leading 4-0 thanks to an impressive 2–9 combo. Although the World team rallied with Shaw and Skyler Woodward beating Yapp – Duong Quoc Hoang 5-2, along with Francisco Sanchez Ruiz’s 5-3 win over Johann Chua, the gap was too wide. Asia closed the tournament at 11-3, maintaining their Reyes Cup title for the second consecutive year. The Philippines’ ONE Sports praised Duong Quoc Hoang and the Asian team: "Unbeatable. Resolute. Unmatched. Asia remains at the pinnacle of the world, once again claiming the crown with dominant performance and supreme billiards skills, winning the Reyes Cup two years in a row in an exhilarating display!" Previously, Duong Quoc Hoang convincingly defeated Skylar Woodward (USA) 5-1 in singles on the third day, October 18, earning the Asian team their eighth point against the World team at Reyes Cup 2025. In that match, Duong Quoc Hoang caught attention by wearing a traditional conical hat. The Reyes Cup 2025 follows a Ryder Cup-style format: the first team to reach 11 points wins, each match is best of 5 racks for one point, players alternate turns and no doubles pair can be repeated. Reyes Cup 2025 took place from October 16-19 in Manila, Philippines, honoring the legend Efren Reyes. This year, Francisco "Django" Bustamante replaced Reyes as Asian team captain, leading Johann Chua, Carlo Biado, Aloysius Yapp, AJ Manas, and Duong Quoc Hoang. The World team, led by Jeremy Jones, included Fedor Gorst, Jayson Shaw, Moritz Neuhausen, Skylar Woodward, and Francisco Sanchez Ruiz. Last year, Duong Quoc Hoang lifted the Reyes Cup for the first time after Asia defeated Europe. More billiards information here

Vietnam's top billiards pool star – Duong Quoc Hoang – is set to compete in the Poison 8-Ball Championship Powered By Box Billiards, a premier 8-ball event happening this December with a remarkable total prize of 888,888,888 VND. Duong Quoc Hoang joins this uniquely rewarding tournament This is considered the highest prize money 8-ball event in the history of Vietnamese billiards, also marking a strong comeback for the 8-ball discipline following the huge success of the Keight Ball Championship earlier this year. The tournament is exclusively for Vietnamese cueists, gathering the top 128 players nationwide, and will take place from December 8 to 12 at Rach Mieu Sports Hall (Ho Chi Minh City). Besides the attractive "quintuple eight" prize figure, the Poison 8-Ball Championship serves as a crucial stepping stone for top players. The winner will earn the ticket to represent Vietnam at the 2026 World 8-Ball Championship and also secure a spot at the Predator Vietnam Challenge of Champions – a prestigious event competing for the championship belt alongside two elite players: Luong Duc Thien (national 9-ball champion) and Duong Quoc Hoang (national 10-ball champion). Hoang Sao will compete in the Poison 8-ball Championship, which offers a total prize pool of 888,888,888 VND With consistent performance and leading reputation in the Vietnamese pool scene, Duong Quoc Hoang is expected to be the highlight of the tournament, further boosting the appeal of this event organized by Box Billiards to "keep the flame alive" for 8-ball domestically. The tournament promises to bring an exciting year-end atmosphere for Vietnamese billiards fans, where the finest players will compete not only for the record prize money but also for the honor of representing their country on the global stage. Read more billiards news HERE Duong Quoc Hoang wearing a conical hat, defeating an American player to help Team Asia achieve a great victory at Reyes Cup 2025 18/10/2025 22:14 Duong Quoc Hoang shines, helping Team Asia secure a clean sweep on the opening day of Reyes Cup 2025 16/10/2025 23:20 Teenage prodigy bursts out, the Vietnamese cueist’s team overwhelmingly beats the World team at the tournament in the Philippines 18/10/2025 06:51

Player Duong Quoc Hoang triumphed over Skylar Woodward on the third day of competition at the Reyes Cup 2025. The Vietnamese cueist dominated Skylar Woodward (USA) with a 5-1 score in the singles match held today (October 18), earning the eighth point for Team Asia against the World Team at Reyes Cup 2025. During this match, Duong Quoc Hoang made an impression by wearing a conical hat. Earlier, in the 5-on-5 format, the World Team narrowly defeated Team Asia 5-4 today. The Asian duo Aloysius Yapp and Carlo Biado won 5-0 against Francisco Sanchez Ruiz and Moritz Neuhausen from the World Team. After this match, the third day of Reyes Cup 2025 was postponed again. Duong Quoc Hoang continues his winning streak at Reyes Cup 2025. The Reyes Cup 2025 was held from October 16-19 in Manila, Philippines, to honor the legend Efren Reyes. This year, Francisco "Django" Bustamante replaced Reyes as captain of Team Asia, leading Johann Chua, Carlo Biado, Aloysius Yapp, AJ Manas, and Duong Quoc Hoang. The World Team, led by Jeremy Jones, included Fedor Gorst, Jayson Shaw, Moritz Neuhausen, Skylar Woodward, and Francisco Sanchez Ruiz. On the first day, Team Asia started perfectly with four straight wins. Biado beat Neuhausen 5-3, Yapp and AJ Manas defeated Shaw and Ruiz 5-2. In the final doubles match, Quoc Hoang and Chua won 5-4 against Gorst and Woodward. On the third day, Team Asia continued with three more wins. Reyes Cup 2025 uses a format similar to the Ryder Cup: the first team to reach 11 points wins, each match won by 5 racks earns one point, players alternate turns and doubles pairs cannot be repeated. Last year, Duong Quoc Hoang lifted the Reyes Cup for the first time after Team Asia triumphed over Team Europe. Now, in his second Reyes Cup appearance, Duong Quoc Hoang is aiming for another chance to claim this prestigious trophy. For more billiard information, click here.