7 h. ago Zhao Xintong world title can enhance snooker’s Olympic bid, says WBPSA chief

Zhao won over the Crucible as he stormed to an unlikely world title

Politics

8 h. ago Ding Junhui 'envious' of Zhao Xintong as World Snooker Champion told he must ditch one thing from his game

Ding has long been Chinese snooker's shining star but he's now been eclipsed by World Champion Zhao

Sport

8 h. ago Zhao Xintong still serving snooker ban despite winning World Championship and £500K prize

Zhao Xintong announced himself as a snooker superstar by becoming the sport's first Asian world champion, but he remains unable to compete in his home country of China

Economics

9 h. ago Snooker’s ultimate rich list by prize money with Zhao Xintong to be ‘richest of the lot'

Zhao Xintong's World Snooker Championship victory saw him rake in half-a-million pounds - and the Chinese star is now being tipped to overtake Ronnie O'Sullivan in snooker's all-time prize money list

Politics

9 h. ago Zhao Xintong still isn't allowed to play in one country after World Snooker Championship win

Zhao Xintong made history by becoming the first Asian player to be crowned world snooker champion, but he remains banned from playing in his home country of China

Politics

10 h. ago Snooker’s rich list as £500,000 winner Zhao Xintong to become ‘richest of all time’

Zhao Xintong was crowned World Snooker Champion for the first time after defeating Mark Williams, and the Chinese star is now being tipped to overtake Ronnie O'Sullivan in snooker's prize money list

Economics

13 h. ago Snooker stars make plea for rule changes as Zhao Xintong clinches World Championship

Zhao Xintong won the World Championship on his Crucible debut after a 20-month suspension, but several top stars have called for a shake-up of the tournament format

Politics

13 h. ago Zhao Xintong statement made after snooker controversy left players raging

Zhao Xintong won the World Snooker Championship on Monday at the Crucible but there was controversy over his ranking status after his victory in Sheffield

Sport

13 h. ago Zhao Xintong told Ronnie O'Sullivan and Co are nothing like him by flabbergasted snooker star

Zhao Xintong has been showered with praise after becoming snooker's first Asian world champion, with one of his opponents in Sheffield among those to laud his abilities

Politics

13 h. ago Snooker stars call for World Championship rule change as Zhao Xintong wins title

Zhao Xintong became the first Chinese player to win the World Snooker Championship, but several top stars believe the format of the tournament needs to be changed

Politics

13 h. ago Mark Williams knows Ronnie O’Sullivan’s real feelings about him – 'Shouldn’t be allowed'

Mark Williams produced some valiant potting during his World Snooker Championship final defeat to Zhao Xintong, and Ronnie O'Sullivan's past comments prove it was no surprise

Politics

13 h. ago Zhao Xintong fired warning over £500k prize money as new world snooker champion risks 'telling off'

The 28-year-old became the first Asian world champion in the history of snooker after his Crucible triumph

Events

14 h. ago 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, beating Mark Williams 18-12 in the final of the prestigious tournament

Politics

15 h. ago 'He'll be fuming' – Stephen Hendry says Zhao Xintong win will leave one snooker star unhappy

Zhao Xintong became the first amateur to win the World Snooker Championship on Monday with an 18-12 victory over Mark Williams, but Stephen Hendry believes one pro will be less than impressed

Politics

15 h. ago Snooker bosses step in and address Zhao Xintong controversy after Crucible final

Zhao Xintong bounced back from his 20-month snooker ban to win the World Championship this week, beating Mark Williams in the final, but there has been some confusion over his ranking despite playing as an amateur

Politics

17 h. ago Zhao Xintong's manager warns new world snooker champion over £500k prize money after big mistake

Zhao Xintong is set to become an overnight superstar in China after becoming the first Asian world snooker champion, but his manager has warned him not to go overboard with his spending

Events

31 h. ago Zhao's title success at world championships shines light on snooker's growth in China

The crowning of Zhao Xintong as Asia’s first world snooker champion will have come as a surprise to many unfamiliar with the sport, who will have also been unaware of its vast popularity in China

Politics

34 h. ago World champion Zhao Xintong’s manager will not let spending splurges wreck dream

The 28-year-old Zhao beat Mark Williams 18-12 to clinch both the illustrious crown and a cheque for £500,000.

Politics

34 h. ago Snooker targets Brisbane 2032 Olympics to capitalise on Zhao world championship win

WPBSA chair: ‘Someone has to say this is snooker’s time’Zhao Xintong’s world title win could aid prospectsThe head of snooker’s governing body believes Zhao Xintong’s coronation as world champion could prove to be one of the most significant moments in the sport’s history as the game now targets entry into the Olympic Games in 2032.Zhao became the first Chinese winner of the World Snooker Championship on Monday, defeating Mark Williams to cap a remarkable comeback, nine months after returning to the sport from a 20-month suspension for his involvement in a match-fixing scandal. Continue reading...

Sport

35 h. ago A look at China’s rising snooker stars after Zhao Xintong conquers Crucible

There are five Chinese players in the world’s top 16.

Politics