Chihiro Kawahara
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| Nationality | Japanese | ||||||||
| Born | January 5, 1985[1] | ||||||||
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| Sport | Pool (cue sports) | ||||||||
Event(s) | Nine-ball, Ten-ball | ||||||||
| Turned pro | 2005 | ||||||||
Medal record
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Chihiro Kawahara (河原 千尋 (Kawahara Chihiro); born January 5, 1985) is a Japanese professional pool player. She is regarded as one of Japan's leading female cue sports competitors and has achieved significant success in both domestic and international tournaments.[1] As of December 31, 2025, she was ranked 9th among female pool players by the World Pool Association (WPA). At this time, she was also the top ranked female player in Japan.[2]
Early life
Kawahara was born on January 5, 1985, in Osaka, Japan. She began playing pool at a young age and turned professional in 2005, joining the Japan Ladies Professional Billiard Association (JLPBA).[1]
Career
Kawahara competes primarily in nine-ball and ten-ball events. She has been a consistent top performer on the Japanese professional circuit, recording multiple tournament victories and maintaining high season rankings over an extended period.[1]
International competition
Kawahara has represented Japan in international competition. She won the silver medal at the 2016 WPA Women's World Nine-Ball Championship, finishing runner-up in the tournament.[3] She has also earned bronze medals at the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games, contributing to Japan's success in women's pool events. Kawahara has competed regularly in major international tournaments sanctioned by the World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA), including world championship and open professional events.[1]
Notable achievements
- 2025 China 9-Ball Open winner[4]
- Runner-up, 2016 WPA Women's World Nine-ball Championship[1]
- Bronze medalist, Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games[1]
- Multiple titles on the Japan Ladies Professional Billiard Association tour[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Chihiro Kawahara profile". Billiard Walker. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
- ^ "WOMEN'S PLAYER RANKING – 31st December 2025". World Pool Association. December 31, 2025. Archived from the original on January 3, 2026. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
- ^ "WOMENS WORLD 9‑BALL CHAMPIONSHIP – FINAL – Han Yu vs Chihiro Kawahara". World Pool Association. December 16, 2016. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
- ^ https://billi-walker.jp/en/article.php/2025chinaopen?story=2025chinaopen