The 2025 China Deqing "Kangxi Shengshi · Liber Win Billiard Cloth Cup" Chinese Billiards Players Championship Global Finals kicked off on June 3 at the Deqing International Exhibition Center in Deqing county, Huzhou, Zhejiang province.

The grand tournament attracted nearly 1,000 top players from around the world. After intense competition, 80 domestic and 94 international players made it through to the finals.

The players, fueled by passion and steely determination, embodied the spirit of competition, while the enthusiastic fans created a vibrant atmosphere.

Chinese billiards players battle it out in Deqing county, Huzhou, Zhejiang province. [Photo/Tide News]

"As the finals progress, players are expected to demonstrate exceptional skills, delivering thrilling moments to audiences worldwide and writing a new chapter in the history of Chinese billiards," said an official from Deqing county.

The championship, a collaboration between Kangxi Shengshi and Liber Win Group, is not just regarded as a supremely competitive stage, but also demonstrates the allure of Chinese billiards and the spirit of sportsmanship.

Over the past year, the championship has captivated audiences in cities like Huzhou, Hunan province's Changsha, Shaanxi province's Xi'an, and Shandong province's Jinan, breaking records in both participation and viewership and significantly boosting the popularity of Chinese billiards across China and globally.