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The World Snooker Championship is professional snooker's longest-running, most prestigious and lucrative tournament. First held in 1927, it is now one of the three tournaments (together with the UK Championship and the invitational Masters) that make up snooker's Triple Crown Series. The tournament is held at the hallowed Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. Stephen Hendry holds the record for the most world titles in the modern era, having won the tournament seven times.
Zhao Xintong beat Judd Trump of England to win the Tour Championship in Manchester earlier this month. Photo: Xinhua
World Snooker

Zhao values becoming first Chinese player to win Triple Crown over defending world title

Chinese world No 3 says ‘one world title is enough for me’, hopes to see some existing tournaments relocated to new cities in China and Europe.

World Snooker

Chinese snooker star Zhao hopes to take winning run into World Championship

World Snooker

Ronnie O’Sullivan eyes Chinese 8-ball pool as he opens snooker club in Hong Kong

Hong Kong society

My Take | Zhao Xintong may have given snooker the 147 break it needs

The story of China’s new world champion is both lesson and inspiration. His success can broaden the sport’s appeal. And Hong Kong may benefit.

Zhao Xintong, China’s first world snooker champion. Photo: Jelly Tse
World Snooker

Ronnie O’Sullivan has options in Hong Kong despite Middle East hint, sources say

Snooker insiders warn against treating O’Sullivan’s quote about relocating from London as his final decision.

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World champ Zhao says Hong Kong snooker hopefuls should move to UK to succeed

China’s newest sporting star believes his move to Britain as a teenager was a key element in his rise to the top.

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Editorial | China the winner in Zhao snooker glory

Zhao Xintong, nation’s first world champion of the green baize, will inspire youngsters throughout the land, including Hong Kong.

Zhao Xintong celebrates with the trophy after claiming the title by defeating Mark Williams of Wales in the final at World Snooker Championship. Photo: Xinhua
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China’s snooker king Zhao on fame, Wang Chuqin, blowing prize money on watches

Asia’s first world champion has a penchant for timepieces – ‘different brands’ – but his manager says she will not let him get carried away.

World Snooker

Why new world snooker champion Zhao Xintong cannot play in China

Zhao is prohibited from taking part in events in mainland China even after becoming his country’s first world champion.

World Snooker

China’s snooker ‘Cyclone’ Zhao earns applause, forgiveness and national hero tag

Shenzhen-raised world snooker champion tipped to push his sport to new heights and inspire players all over Asia.

Zhao Xintong celebrates victory in the World Snooker Championship final in Sheffield on Monday. Photo: AP
World Snooker

Ding Junhui leads praise in China as snooker champion Zhao grants nation’s wish

‘Rise of Chinese strength’ hailed as Zhao clinches the prize that has eluded Ding himself.

Zhao Xintong celebrates becoming China’s first winner of the World Snooker Championship. Photo: AFP
World Snooker

Profile | Who is Zhao Xintong? Made in Xian and Shenzhen, China’s world snooker champion

Once dubbed the Roger Federer of snooker, Zhao bounced back from a career-threatening scandal to wow the sporting world.

World Snooker

Zhao Xintong ‘can’t believe’ winning historic first world snooker title for China

‘I can’t believe what I’ve done,’ Zhao says after clinching world crown by dominating Mark Williams at the Crucible in Sheffield.

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World Snooker

Zhao a step closer to becoming first Chinese player to be world snooker champion

Zhao Xintong holds 11-6 lead over veteran Mark Williams after first day of final in Sheffield.

Mark Williams and Zhao Xintong pose at the start of the final in Sheffield. Photo: Reuters
World Snooker

China’s Zhao Xintong thrashes Ronnie O’Sullivan to reach world snooker final

Emphatic triumph gives Zhao opportunity to become China’s first champion, which O’Sullivan says ‘would be amazing for snooker’.

Zhao Xintong in control during his semi-final against Ronnie O’Sullivan at the Crucible Theatre. Photo: Action Images via Reuters
World Snooker

Zhao back at snooker’s Crucible after match-fixing ban, among record 10 Chinese

Draw reveals fate for Chinese hopefuls as Zhao, bouncing back from the sport’s biggest match-fixing scandal, makes it through qualifying.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Winning decision for tennis and snooker

Both sports have retained their Tier A status in Hong Kong, ensuring they continue to receive the funding they require.

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Hong Kong Sports Institute

Former snooker world champion Terry Griffiths, son of Hong Kong coach Wayne, dies

The Welshman, who was a frequent visitor to Hong Kong in the 1980-90s, won the world title in 1979 and completed the ‘Triple Crown’ in 1982.

Former snooker world champion Terry Griffiths (left) and his son and Hong Kong coach Wayne Griffiths.
World Snooker

O’Sullivan continues Chinese love affair, says country ‘greatest place on Earth’

Days after the seven-time world champion took Hong Kong residency, O’Sullivan is in Nanjing and visiting a place that ‘blows me away’.

World Snooker

After snooker match-fixing, should Chinese parents push sporty teens less hard?

‘In China, they love to see players grow up so quick. They want to see them at 20 years old winning everything, and it’s too much pressure,’ country’s No 1 Ding Junhui says.

World Snooker

O’Sullivan hails Hong Kong despite March snooker fiasco, and Ding wants to visit

All-Star Challenge saw fans paying HK$3,380 for top-level tickets that did not give them a view of the table, but world No 1 O’Sullivan says he enjoyed his visit.

O’Sullivan says the players had no issues with the Hong Kong Snooker All-Star Challenge, where they could take risks they normally would not take. Photo: Sam Tsang
World Snooker

China’s Ding eyes Crucible snooker crown then Manchester United wish

Ding Junhui begins his 18th snooker World Championship still chasing an elusive first crown for China, but with a healthier approach to expectation that includes his beloved United.

China’s Ding Junhui starts his tournament on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
World Snooker

China’s Zhang crushed by pressure after ‘Crucible curse’ strikes champion Brecel

Zhang Anda ‘put too much pressure on myself’ in early exit at snooker’s World Championship, after defending champion Luca Brecel is also knocked out on the opening weekend in Sheffield.

World Snooker

China’s Si Jiahui closing in on World Snooker Championship final

Chinese snooker sensation, 20, continues his remarkable World Championship debut by surging into an 11-5 semi-final lead over Luca Brecel on Friday.

World Snooker

Si Jiahui continues stunning run, reaches snooker World Championship semis

The 20-year-old Chinese debutant edges nail-biter against Anthony McGill to set up last-four clash with Luca Brecel, who shocked Ronnie O’Sullivan.

Si Jiahui of China celebrates after his victory against Anthony McGill at snooker’s World Championship in Sheffield. Photo: Xinhua
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China’s Si ‘can’t believe’ he is into World Championship quarter-finals

Chinese debutant beats Robert Milkins 13-7 in second round at the Crucible in Sheffield, will face either Anthony McGill or Jack Lisowski in the last 8.

John Higgins is a four-time world champion having won his last title in 2011. Photo: World Snooker Tour
Britain

UK says some mobile users did not receive emergency alert test

The UK conducted its first test of a new emergency alert service on Sunday, with millions of mobile phones emitting a loud alarm and vibrating.

World Snooker

China’s Si tipped to win it all after downing Murphy at Crucible

Shaun Murphy is magnanimous in defeat and heaps praise on Si Jiahui, and says the highly rated youngster will become the first World Snooker Champion from China.

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