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INSANE: Zhao makes history as china s first world snooker champion - The Real Truth

China's Zhao Xintong poses with the World Snooker Championship trophy (Credit: AFP)

Zhao Xintong became the first Chinese player to win the World Snooker Championship as the qualifier completed his stunning march to the title with a 18-12 victory against Mark Williams in the final on Monday.

Zhao made history at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre by taking the seven frames he required to clinch the trophy after building a dominant 11-6 lead in Sunday's sessions.

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