Vietnam’s top billiards player Duong Quoc Hoang competes in the Hanoi Open Pool Championship 2025. (Photo: Organizing Board)

According to the organizers, this year’s tournament has a 200,000 USD prize fund and a 256-player field, including 128 professional players from the World Nine-ball Tour representing 40 nationalities.

Vietnam has 68 players participating, 40 of whom advanced through the qualifying rounds. The tournament will give them an opportunity to gain experience, hone their skills, and raise their competitive level.

In addition to the main event, a Hanoi Junior Open with a prize fund of 10,000 USD will be held for 64 players under 17 years of age.