Carlo Biado wins World Pool Championship for second time

Carlo Biado, 41, has become the first Filipino to win the World Pool Championship title for the second time, defeating defending champion Fedor Gorst of the United States 15-13 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

This victory marks his second World Pool Championship win, with his first title claimed in 2017.

Biado showcased remarkable resilience during the match, overcoming significant leads he had built and lost.

Gorst, a Russian-born pool player who now represents the US, battled back from a 9-2 deficit to win seven straight racks, then made another uprising after Biado answered back to lead 13-9.

Biado admitted that facing Gorst tested his composure, stating, "This final is something I'll remember forever. Fedor is one of the best in the world when I was leading 9-2, I still couldn't relax because he's a monster on the table."

He took home a prize pot of $250,000 (P14.29 million) for his championship performance.

Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino called Biado "a gem in world pool" for his achievement.