Kim Young-won advances to round of 32 at Korean PBA billiards championship

South Korean billiards prodigy Kim Young‑won of the Harim team won his 128‑round match 3‑0 against Kim Dong‑moon at the PBA‑LPBA Championship held at the KINTEX PBA Stadium in Goyang, Gyeonggi‑do. He followed that with a 3‑0 victory over Jang Nam‑guk in the round of 64, securing a place in the round of 32 where he will meet the veteran player known as “Hacker”.

Team‑mate Kim Jun‑tae also progressed, defeating Kim Jung‑ho 3‑1 to join the last‑64 field. Meanwhile, former champion Daniel Sanchez was eliminated in the 128‑round after a 0‑3 loss to Im Dong‑eun, ending his run in the tournament. The event, part of the 2026‑27 season’s third tour, features top Korean players competing for the title on a professional billiards circuit.