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China’s 4 contenders at 2022 World Snooker Championship: who are they and how can I watch them?

  • Ding Junhui, Yan Bingtao, Zhao Xintong and Lyu Haotian all feature in snooker’s showpiece event in Sheffield
  • World No 7 and UK champion Zhao is first in action on Saturday and Sunday, while Ding makes his 16th appearance

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Zhao Xintong is one of four Chinese players competing at the 2022 World Snooker Championship in Sheffield. Photo: Xinhua

Four Chinese players are in the draw as the 2022 World Snooker Championship begins in Sheffield on Saturday, with at least two of them looking well placed to progress.

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Ding Junhui, Yan Bingtao, Zhao Xintong and Lyu Haotian are the quartet carrying China’s hopes, with Zhao the first to join the fray on days one and two of the 17-day event.

As they break off at the Crucible Theatre, we take a closer look at the Chinese contenders’ prospects.

Ding Junhui

Age 35

World ranking 29

Nickname Enter The Dragon

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High point In 2019, Ding became only the fifth player to win the UK title three times

1st round match vs Kyren Wilson (Wednesday 10am UK, 5pm HK; and 7pm UK, Thursday 2am HK)

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