Filipino Cue Artist Carlo Biado Ousted from World 8-Ball Championship

Biado loses to Poland's Wiktor Zielinski in quarterfinals of prestigious tournament

Apr. 8, 2026 at 2:58am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the dynamic movements and angles of a high-stakes 8-ball pool match, conceptually representing the disappointment of a talented player's tournament elimination.A cubist interpretation of the intense quarterfinal match that ended Filipino pool star Carlo Biado's run at the prestigious World 8-Ball Championship.Rockford Today

Filipino professional pool player Carlo Biado's run at the 2026 Men's World 8-Ball Championship in Rockford, Illinois came to an end on Wednesday as he lost to Poland's Wiktor Zielinski in the quarterfinal round of the prestigious tournament.

Why it matters

The World 8-Ball Championship is one of the most prestigious events in professional pool, and Biado's elimination means the Philippines will not have a representative in the semifinals of the tournament this year.

The details

Biado, who had advanced to the quarterfinals after earlier wins, was unable to overcome Zielinski and saw his title hopes dashed. Despite the disappointing loss, Biado expressed gratitude for the opportunity to compete in the event and for his earlier success in the mixed doubles competition with fellow Filipino player Rubilen Amit.

  • The quarterfinal match took place on Wednesday (Philippine time).

The players

Carlo Biado

A Filipino professional pool player who was competing in the 2026 Men's World 8-Ball Championship.

Wiktor Zielinski

A Polish professional pool player who defeated Biado in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Men's World 8-Ball Championship.

Rubilen Amit

A Filipino professional pool player who competed in the mixed doubles event of the 2026 Men's World 8-Ball Championship alongside Carlo Biado.

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What they’re saying

“Quarter Finals in World 8 Ball, didn't quite go as planned. Had a straight ball going to 8, but it slipped away. Still, thankful for the Mixed doubles run with Rubilen Amit and the chance to compete in this kind of event.”

— Carlo Biado

The takeaway

Biado's elimination from the World 8-Ball Championship is a disappointment for Filipino pool fans, but the veteran cue artist can take solace in his earlier success in the mixed doubles event and the opportunity to compete against the world's best players.