We deeply mourn Mr. Zhang Ronglin
We deeply mourn Mr. Zhang Ronglin
May his spirit rest in peace in heaven. We will always remember you.
Salute to you – this irreplaceable legendary player, our family!
“Ten years of hard study, no one asks; one shot to fame, known to the world.
In the 2005 World 9-Ball Championship (Kaohsiung), he defeated the then WPA world No. 1 Bustamante in the 64th round, which was widely reported on the front page of the sports section. Since then, the nickname “Fire Cloud Evil God” has been known to everyone.
I’m Zhang Ronglin, the world’s number one in freestyle billiards
It was after he won the championship at the 2012 World Eight-Ball Championship that
His remarks as the world’s number one proved himself to the world.
Ranked first in the WPA world twice
The first time was after winning the 8-ball World Championship on December 20, 2012
The second time was on December 20, 2018
Highlight moment
The champion of the 2011 Tokyo Open World 9-ball Tournament
Champion of the 2012 World Eight-Ball Championship
Runner-up in men’s 9-ball at the 2013 World Games
The champion of the 9-ball singles at the 2017 Asian World Games
The 2018 U.S. Open champion
The champion of the 2018 Guangzhou 9-Ball International Open
Runner-up in the 2019 Men’s 9-ball World Championship
The champion of the 2020 Diamond Las Vegas Open
The champion of the 2024 Asian 10-ball Championship
Champion of the third stop of the 2025 CTPBA Professional Billiards Tour
The fighter on the playing field
On the morning of his passing, he had just won a 10-goal freestyle match at the Indonesia Open and advanced to the top 32.
He felt unwell after his first game and returned to the hotel to rest.
When the second game was about to start but there was no sign of it,
When his teammates rushed to the hotel, they found that his condition was not optimistic.
He immediately called for help and asked the doctor to perform first aid.
Despite being sent to the hospital for emergency treatment, he was still pronounced dead.
With his 25-year career, he has demonstrated what true passion is.
May there also be his beloved table in heaven, allowing the “Fire Cloud Evil God” to continue swinging.
Partners and friends who have cooperated with us for several years
Mr. Zhang Ronglin will always live in our hearts.
Thank you for bringing countless wonderful moments and milestones to the world of billiards.
Your unwavering spirit
And its profound influence on the billiards world will always be remembered.
You are the eternal “evil God” and the eternal champion in our hearts.
May your family and friends find solace.
And find strength during this difficult period.
Rest in peace, R.I.P. Zhang Ronglin