Hong Kong's Marco Fu Ka-chun has set the Asian Games as his top priority even if it means losing world ranking points by missing the British Championship.
Fu was chosen yesterday, along with Au Chi-wai, Fung Kwok-wai, Chan Wai-kei, Chan Kwok-ming and Lee Chun-man, for the tournament in Doha in December.
'My main concern will be the Asian Games, no doubt about it,' said Fu when asked about a possible clash of dates with the British showpiece.
Fu leaves on Monday for the Northern Ireland Trophy in Belfast, the opening tournament in the 2006-07 season.
'You can only represent your region in a major games every four years and it is an honour. The British Championship is also important as it is a major tournament on the professional circuit and you earn 3,000 world ranking points just for a win in the opening round.'
But winning a medal for Hong Kong at the Asian Games was more important, he said.
The British Championship will be held from December 4-17 while all three snooker events - singles, doubles and team - at the Doha Games will take place from December 4-7.
