Naoyuki Oi

Ōi is an accomplished pool player reaching the semi finals of the 2012 World Pool Championship, reached fifth in the All Japan Open, and represented Japan at World Cup of Pool on six occasions. Last year, he came 4th in the 2023 Premier League Pool, 5th in the 2023 International Open, and 9th in the 2022 and 2021 World Pool Championships and 3rd in the 2021 US Open Pool Championship.

Ōi has continued his successful play going into 2024, winning his first WNT ranking event, the Taom Maxrack Nineball Helsinki Open.