#33 Filin Saly and #58 Dr. Worakit Mongkolporn Underdogs Stun the Field at Osaka Grand Prix 2025
OSAKA, JAPAN — The opening round of the WGP#1 Waterjet World Series 2025 delivered a dramatic start to the season at Nishikinohama Beach, Osaka, from May 15–18, with more than 200 world-class athletes from 21 countries across five continents vying for glory. Amid a stacked lineup of world champions and international veterans, two unexpected names emerged victorious: Cambodia’s #33 Filin Saly and Thailand’s #58 Dr. Worakit Mongkolporn.
in PRO SPORT GP, All eyes were on the powerhouses in the PRO SPORT GP :
#76 Johichiroh Katano (Japan) – 2-time World Champion (2019, 2021)
#111 Simon Belcher (UK) – 2023 World Champion
#77 Ou Moeut Saly (Cambodia) – 2024 Reigning World Champion
However, it was Cambodia’s new generation phenom, #33 Filin Saly, who delivered the biggest shock. In Moto 1, Saly launched off the start with a clean holeshot and never looked back, leading the race from start to finish and picking up the maximum 60 points.
The final Moto brought more fireworks. Thailand’s #45 Suphathat Footrakul, the world champion in PRO-AM RUNABOUT 1100 OPEN now stepping up into PRO SPORT GP, stunned the field by seizing the lead early and holding off the pack all the way to the finish. Saly chased closely in P2, displaying maturity and consistency beyond his years.
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Final Standings – PRO SPORT GP – Osaka GRAND PRIX 2025
🥇 #33 Filin Saly (Cambodia) – 113 pts
🥈 #45 Suphathat Footrakul (Thailand ) – 108 pts
🥉 #111 Simon Belcher (United Kingdom) – 96 pts
In the PRO-AM RUNABOUT 1100 OPEN, It was a showdown between Thailand’s #58 Dr. Worakit Mongkolporn, a fresh graduate from the semi-pro WGP#2 division, and Cambodia’s #33 Filin Saly. Dr. Worakit Mongkolporn delivered a textbook performance that left seasoned pros trailing in his wake.
From the moment the flag dropped in Moto 1, Dr. Worakit asserted dominance, racing with surgical precision and confidence, distancing himself from the competition lap by lap. He repeated the feat in Moto 2, crossing the finish line first once again and completing a flawless sweep of the weekend.
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Final Standings – PRO-AM RUNABOUT 1100 OPEN – Osaka GRAND PRIX 2025
🥇 #58 Dr. Worakit Mongkolporn (Thailand) – 120 pts
🥈 #33 Filin Saly (Cambodia) – 106 pts
🥉 #92 Tadao Hayashiguchi (Japan) – 96 pts
WGP#1 Water Jet World Series 2025, This world-class tournament is made possible thanks to the generous support and partnership of leading organizations and sponsors :
• Thamanat Prompow Foundation
• Sports Authority of Thailand
• National Sports Development Fund (NSDF)
• Tourism Authority of Thailand – Amazing Thailand
• Thai Airways
• Freedom Racing
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