Back to ‘primary school’ for Ng On-yee as she takes aim at men’s world championship qualifiers
Newly crowned world champion is heading to Sheffield for the 128-strong qualifying event – one of two women, alongside England’s Reanne Evans, in the draw
It’s back to “primary school” for Hong Kong’s world snooker champion Ng On-yee, who is making hasty plans to travel to Sheffield, United Kingdom after being invited to compete in the men’s world championship.
The 26-year-old Ng lifted her second world title this month when she beat India’s Vidya Pillai in the final in Singapore – prompting an invitation from world body WPBSA to compete against the men in world championship qualifiers.
Ng’s debut against the men last year was something she’d rather forget, a 10-1 thrashing at the hands of Peter Lines. But the Hong Kong player said it was still a learning experience for her.
“With the experience I gained last week [in winning the title], I’m learning just like a primary student,” said Ng, who has four days to travel to UK to prepare for her first match.
“I’m quite surprised that I have been invited for a second time. I was excited the whole night after I heard the news. But time is running short and I need to fly there within four days. Thanks to my coach for arranging air tickets and hotel in such a short time.”
