At the time of the incident, he was participating in the 2025 Indonesia International Open.
Just a few hours before, Chang Jung-lin was still playing and won 2-0 against opponent Tommy to qualify for the Last 32 round. After the match, he returned to the hotel to rest and passed away.
Chang Jung-lin was born in 1985, and has been one of the world's leading billiards players for many years.
He once held the No. 1 position on the World Professional Billiards Association (WPA) rankings and won many international titles, including the World Eight-ball Championship in 2012, the silver medal in the Nine-ball event at the 2013 World Games, and recent titles such as the Asian 10-Ball Championship 2024 and Apex Mixed Doubles 2024,...
Chang Jung-lin is known for his solid playing style, skillful technique and calm playing style. He is a familiar face at major tournaments in Asia and around the world, and is highly appreciated by many players and fans for his sportsmanship as well as professionalism in competition.
The sudden passing of Chang Jung-Lin is a big loss for the international billiards community. He left many memorable marks in his career and is considered one of the most outstanding representatives of Asian billiards in the past two decades.
