SEMIH SAYGINER
World Billiards Champion

Semih Saygıner was born on November 12, 1964, in Adapazarı. He began his billiards career during his high school years and quickly achieved national and international success, becoming one of the world’s most renowned three-cushion billiards players.

Saygıner first gained attention by winning the 1981 Istanbul Billiards Championship. Throughout the 1990s, he rose to the top ranks of the world standings with strong performances in European tournaments and world championships. In 1994, he won the World Championship in Ghent, securing the World Cup title and making billiards history with record-breaking averages.

Over the course of his career, he has won 25 Turkish Grand Prix titles along with numerous national championships. He became the World Billiards Champion in 1998 and, in 2003, brought the World Team Championship to Türkiye together with Tayfun Taşdemir.

Known in the billiards world by the nicknames “Mr. Magic” and “The Turkish Prince,” Saygıner has developed 42 signature shot techniques that have entered the sport’s literature. In addition to his sporting career, he is also active in acting, music, and public speaking.