World title for Ng On-yee - Hong Kong star wins doubles with Katrina Wan
Confidence-booster ahead of defence of her women’s singles world crown
Red-hot Ng On-yee claimed her first world title of the year after winning the women’s pairs title at the World Championships in Leeds. The Hong Kong woman and her partner, Katrina Wan Ka-kai, cruised to a 4-1 win in the final over Maria Catalano, of England, and Latvia’s Tatjana Vasiljeva at the Northern Snooker Centre.
The victory is a major confidence-booster for the 25-year-old Ng ahead of the defence of her world singles title, which starts on Monday. Ng also claimed the highest break with a 55 in the final.
Among the first to congratulate Ng was Hong Kong’s secretary for home affairs, Lau Kong-wah.
“Ng On-yee and Katrina Wan have shown excellent performance in the competition, and we are all thrilled with their achievements. I wish them well in keeping up their efforts in the remaining competitions to bring glory to Hong Kong,” said Lau.
Ng On-yee and Katrina Wan have shown excellent performance in the competition, and we are all thrilled with their achievements. I wish them well in keeping up their efforts in the remaining competitions to bring glory to Hong Kong
The pair won £480 for their victory while Ng also picked up £50 for the highest break.