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Zhao's Historic Snooker Title Sparks Talk Of China World Domination

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.

International Business Times

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The Guardian - UK

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

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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

The Independent UK

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.

The Independent UK

Snooker targets Brisbane 2032 Olympics to capitalise on Zhao world championship win

Jason Ferguson, the WPBSA chair, has said ‘someone has to say this is snooker’s time’ as the game aims to become part of the Olympics in 2032

The Guardian - UK

A look at China’s rising snooker stars after Zhao Xintong conquers Crucible

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

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Mark Williams hits the bar after World Snooker Championship final defeat: 'See you next season'

Williams posts funny backstage exchange with champion Zhao Xintong after being bested 18-12 despite late rally in Crucible showpiece

Evening Standard

How the Chinese snooker revolution finally arrived

Zhao Xintong’s triumph at the 2025 World Championship completed a journey that began with Ding Junhui 20 years ago

The Independent UK

Zhao Makes History As China's First World Snooker Champion

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.

International Business Times

Sky’s the limit for China’s first world champion Zhao Xintong – Mark Williams

Williams conjured comparisons with a young Ronnie O’Sullivan after Zhao withstood a gutsy fightback.

The Independent UK

'New superstar of the game': Zhao Xintong hailed after historic World Snooker Championship final win

The two finalists were extremely complimentary of each other

Evening Standard

Zhao Xintong withstands Mark Williams comeback to create history in World Snooker Championship final

Zhao becomes China’s first-ever Crucible champion

Evening Standard

Zhao Xintong beats Mark Williams to become China’s first snooker world champion

Zhao Xintong beat Mark Williams 18-12 to become China’s first winner of the World Snooker Championship

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The Independent UK

Zhao Xintong becomes the most complicated world champion in snooker history

Zhao Xintong 18-12 Mark Williams: Zhao demolished three-time winner Williams to become China’s first world champion but his complex past means that accomplishment comes with questions

The Independent UK

Zhao Xintong on verge of World Championship title after dominating Mark Williams

The Chinese player needs only one more frame in Monday evening’s final session.

The Guardian - UK

Zhao Xintong beats Mark Williams 18-12 to become China’s first world snooker champion – as it happened

Zhao Xintong survived a spirited fightback from Mark Williams to win his and Asia’s first world championship

The Independent UK

Mark Williams v Zhao Xintong LIVE: Brilliant Zhao makes history as first Chinese world snooker champion

Zhao Xintong 18-12 Mark Williams: Zhao demolished Williams, who was the oldest world finalist at the age of 50, to secure an unbelievable triumph at the Crucible

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Evening Standard

What time is World Snooker Championship final tonight? TV channel and live stream for Zhao Xintong vs Mark Williams

Zhao appears almost certain to become the first-ever Chinese winner of snooker’s biggest prize

Evening Standard

World Snooker Championship final score: Mark Williams edges second session but Zhao Xintong boasts huge lead

Qualifier takes an 11-6 advantage into Monday’s finale, with seven more frames needed to become China’s first-ever Crucible champion

The Independent UK

Zhao Xintong leads Mark Williams 11-6 after day one of World Championship final

Zhao needs seven more frames to become the first Chinese winner of the World Championship.

The Independent UK

Zhao Xintong takes control of the battle for snooker history in World Championship final

Chinese sensation builds an impressive 11-6 overnight lead against Mark Williams

The Independent UK

Late Welsh snooker legends will be watching over me in World Championship final, says Mark Williams

Williams is facing Zhao Xintong in the final at the Crucible and believes recently-departed Ray Reardon and Terry Griffiths may help him

The Independent UK

Zhao Xintong opens up 7-1 lead over Mark Williams in World Championship final

Zhao won each of the first three frames to set the tone in the best-of-35 clash.

The Independent UK

Mark Williams hopes for win to honour ‘legends’ Ray Reardon and Terry Griffiths

The Welshman is targeting his fourth World Championship.

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