2026 Asian 10 Ball Championship
Results
| Place | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlo Biado | |
| 2 | Robbie Capito |
Recap
Published April 13, 2026
Carlo Biado, known as The Black Tiger, won the 2026 Asian 10 Ball Championship title in Manila, defeating fellow Filipino Robbie Capito in the final. The victory adds another major title to Biado's collection and establishes him as a leading 10-ball player.
Biado entered the tournament as the reigning World 10-Ball Champion, having won that title in Las Vegas in 2024 with a 3-1 sets victory over Japan's Naoyuki Oi. That win earned him $75,000. He also finished runner-up at the Las Vegas Open that week. Biado is the first Filipino to win two World Nine-ball Championships (2017, 2025) and captured the World Ten-ball title in 2024.
The final between Biado and Capito was an all-Filipino matchup that highlighted Philippine pool talent in international competition. Biado competed at the 2025 World 9-Ball Championship in Jeddah, where he defeated defending champion Fedor Gorst 15-13 after trailing early in the match.
At 42 years old, Biado continues to compete at the highest level and has earned four gold medals across World Games and Southeast Asian Games competition. His victory in Manila demonstrates his success in 10-ball competition and reflects the Philippines' growing presence in international pool, with Asian players increasingly competing in major tournaments.
The Asian Championship victory comes as Biado prepares to defend his World 10-Ball title. With his technical skills and tournament experience, he remains among the top competitors in 10-ball events. Winning in Manila represents a significant achievement in his career.
Sources: Carlo Biado – Wikipedia, WPA Pool – Carlo Biado Reclaims World Championship, WPA Pool – Biado Crowned World 10-Ball Champion
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