Beijing, May 9, 2025 (AFP) - Zhao's historic snooker title sparks talk of China world domination

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2025-05-09

Zhao Xintong's historic World Snooker Championship title is set to spur the game to even greater heights in China and sparked predictions the country could come to dominate the sport. The 28-year-old left-hander beat Mark Williams at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre on Monday to become the first Asian to clinch snooker's biggest prize. Zhao celebrated by draping the Chinese flag over his shoulders and back home he has been hailed as a national hero,......

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