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Zhao Xintong still banned from playing in China after World Snooker Championship win
Despite becoming the first Chinese player to win the World Snooker Championship, Zhao Xintong remains banned from playing in ...
China’s snooker king Zhao Xintong on fame, Wang Chuqin and blowing prize money on watches
Asia’s first world champion has a penchant for watches – ‘different brands’ – but his manager says she will not let him get ...
Behind Zhao Xintong's victory: Why is Guangdong a hotbed for snooker talents?
As a result, snooker is widely welcomed by people in Guangdong. In 1994, Guangdong native Guo Hua became the first player on ...
Snooker's prize money rich list with Zhao Xintong to become 'wealthiest of all time'
Zhao Xintong has been tipped to achieve big things and overtake Ronnie O'Sullivan after beating Mark Williams to become China ...
Zhao Xintong has nearly half of £500k World Championship prize money taken from him
Zhao Xintong made history by becoming the first Chinese winner of the World Snooker Championship on Monday night, but he ...
Zhao world title can enhance Olympic bid, says WPBSA chief
Snooker's hope to be included in the 2032 Brisbane Olympics is realistic and will be enhanced by China's growing power in the ...
Zhao Xintong controversially leapfrogs Shaun Murphy and Ali Carter after snooker title
Zhao Xintong has controversially leapfrogged some of snooker’s biggest names, including Shaun Murphy and Ali Carter, ...
Stephen Hendry reveals snooker star who will be ‘fuming’ at Zhao Xintong’s Worlds win
Zhao Xintong made history on Monday when he became the first ever Chinese player to lift the World Snooker Championship, ...