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World Snooker
World Snooker, also known as the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA), was founded in 1968 and is based in Bristol, UK. It is the governing body of professional snooker. World Snooker is responsible for running and administering snooker's main ranking circuit events. These include the Shanghai Masters, World Open, UK Championship, Welsh Open, China Open and the World Snooker Championship.
Chairman / President
Steve Dawson
CEO / Managing Director
Simon Brownell
CFO / Finance Director
Jason Ferguson
Industry
Sports
Website
wst.tv
Headquarters address
75 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, UK
Year founded
1969
Rules for the new China-based league allow for some of the world’s most established players, such as (from left) Xiao Guodong, Wu Yize, Ding Junhui, Zhao Xintong and Si Jiahui, to be asked to play. Photo: AFP
Tony Ferguson

China’s new pro league not a threat to World Snooker Tour, sport’s chiefs say

China Billiards Club Professional League starting next week should be viewed more as another pathway into elite ranks than a direct rival.

Judd Trump

China’s world snooker champion Wu playing ‘perfect’ game, says ex-coach Fung

Ronnie O'Sullivan

China launches 8-team pro snooker league, targets becoming powerhouse in sport

World Snooker Championship

Snooker boom can raise sport to level of table tennis in China, experts say

World Championship wins by Wu Yize and the previously banned Zhao Xintong can also ‘remove bad memories’ of corruption.

China’s Wu Yize celebrates after winning the World Snooker Championship defeating England’s Shaun Murphy. Photo: AP
Judd Trump

China’s Wu Yize returns to hero’s welcome after winning World Snooker Championship

Some fans at meet-and-greet at a billiards club in Xi’an unhappy with organisation of event, while others said the 22-year-old looked exhausted.

World Snooker Championship

Editorial | China’s snooker world champions cue up a bright future for the sport

Wu Yize’s victory, following that of Zhao Xintong, underlines the rise of Chinese players and will help broaden snooker’s global appeal.

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IOC

Snooker’s Olympics push gets a jolt from China’s back-to-back world champions

Governing body head says IOC ‘has got eyes on our sport’; meanwhile, Shaun Murphy says Britain’s youngsters must work harder to match China.

China’s Wu Yize beat Shaun Murphy in a dramatic final on Monday to follow in the footsteps of compatriot Zhao Xintong, who became Asia’s first world champion 12 months ago. Photo: Xinhua
World Snooker Championship

Meet Wu Yize, the snooker world champion marking game’s ‘golden era in China’

The 22-year-old’s win at the sport’s ‘spiritual home’ has propelled him to superstardom, shines spotlight on his parents’ role in his success.

World Snooker Championship

China’s Wu Yize wins World Snooker Championship for first time in dramatic final

The 22-year-old from Lanzhou becomes second Chinese winner in a row, and second-youngest winner after Stephen Hendry did it at age 21 in 1990.

World Snooker Championship

China’s Wu edges ahead of Murphy in final of World Snooker Championship

Wu Yize takes three-frame lead into Monday’s last session, could become only second Chinese player to claim title.

China’s Wu Yize lines up a shot during his World Snooker Championship final against England’s Shaun Murphy. Photo: Reuters
World Snooker Championship

Wu Yize still battling nerves despite reaching final of World Championship

The 22-year-old, who is only the third Chinese player to reach the showpiece match at the Crucible, will face Northern Irishman Shaun Murphy.

Wu Yize is only the third Chinese player to reach the final after Ding Junhui and Zhao Xintong. Photo: Xinhua
World Snooker Championship

China star Wu Yize contests ‘embarrassing’ record World Championship frame

Aiming to reach first Crucible final, 22-year-old involved in record 100 minutes and 21 seconds frame during Mark Allen semi-final clash.

World Snooker Championship

China’s Wu Yize reaches World Snooker Championship last 4, Zhao Xintong ousted

Rising star, who now faces Northern Ireland’s Mark Allen, is last Chinese player left after defending champion falls to ‘Crucible curse’.

World Snooker Championship

World Snooker Championship quarters: Zhao trails, Wu to take on Trump conqueror

Reigning champion Zhao down 5-3 to Shaun Murphy in tough upper half of the draw, while Wu faces Hossein Vafaei, who stunned Judd Trump.

Zhao Xintong plays a shot against Shaun Murphy on day eleven of the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield, England on Tuesday. Photo: AP
World Snooker Championship

Zhao says he ‘will never surpass’ Ding after beating him at world championship

Defending champion hails ‘special match’ against his idol, will face former champion Shaun Murphy in quarter-finals at the Crucible.

Zhao Xintong (left) overcame compatriot Ding Junhui in a tense affair at the World Snooker Championship. Photo: Xinhua
World Snooker Championship

World Snooker Championship: Zhao v Ding clash set to break TV viewing records

With only four Chinese players remaining, second-round match between champ and trailblazer could draw biggest TV audience in sport’s history.

He Guoqiang

Zhao Xintong sets up showdown with Ding Junhui at snooker world championships

A record 11 Chinese players qualified for the main draw, with He Guoqiang facing Ronnie O’Sullivan and Neil Robertson taking on Pang Junxu.

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World Snooker Championship

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.

Zhao Xintong beat Judd Trump of England to win the Tour Championship in Manchester earlier this month. Photo: Xinhua
ITTF

Close friends Wang and Zhao eye London reunion after both win titles on same day

Wang Chuqin secured his maiden table tennis World Cup crown hours before Zhao Xintong claimed snooker’s Tour Championship.

Judd Trump

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

A win for 29-year-old, who made Players Series history on Sunday, would see him become the first player to defend his title at the Crucible.

Ng On-yee

China’s snooker world No 1 Bai Yulu hopes more girls will emulate her journey

In a state media interview, 22-year-old world champion calls herself ‘clumsy bird’ who owes her success to practice rather than any ‘genius’.

Bai Yulu says she trained 8-10 hours daily during her childhood and still trains rigorously today as a world champion. Photo: AFP

World Snooker Championship to stay at Crucible until at least 2045

Traditionalists had feared the global showpiece could vacate the Sheffield venue, with China and Saudi Arabia suggested as possible alternatives.

Reigning world champion Zhao Xintong became the first Chinese player to win the title at the Crucible. Photo: AFP
Ronnie O'Sullivan

Ronnie O’Sullivan makes snooker history with highest-ever break of 153 in China

Seven-time world champion, who obtained Hong Kong residency in 2024, achieves feat during 5-0 win over Ryan Day at World Open in Yushan.

Neil Robertson

Zhao attributes surge in form to mental toughness after Players Championship win

Snooker star beats John Higgins to join Steve Davis, Mark Williams and Neil Robertson as the fourth player to win first five ranking finals.

Superstitious Chinese snooker star Zhao betting on white to keep hot streak going

Zhao says he is keeping the routine that led to his World Grand Prix win in Hong Kong, right down to what he wears for his next match.

Chinese snooker player Zhao Xintong will not be wearing black for his first match at the Players Championship. Photo: Jelly Tse
Judd Trump

Snooker star Zhao Xintong admits he is still learning after World Grand Prix win

World champion looks up to players like Kyren Wilson, Judd Trump and Ding Junhui; believes ‘being disciplined in daily life’ is key to success.

In an exclusive interview with the South China Morning Post, Chinese snooker player Zhao Xintong admits he is still learning about the game. Photo: Jelly TseIn
Ronnie O'Sullivan

Zhao Xintong wins Hong Kong World Grand Prix title to keep finals record intact

Victory over Zhang Anda in first all-Chinese ranking tournament final since December 2024 gives him fifth title in as many finals.

Kai Tak Sports Park

Zhang Anda laments paltry Hong Kong crowd as he reaches World Grand Prix final

‘I’d prefer it if there could be more spectators,’ says world No 23, who will face world champion Zhao Xintong in Sunday’s final.

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