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World Snooker, also known as the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA), was founded in 1968 and is based in Bristol, UK. It is the governing body of professional snooker. World Snooker is responsible for running and administering snooker's main ranking circuit events. These include the Shanghai Masters, World Open, UK Championship, Welsh Open, China Open and the World Snooker Championship.
- Ten more mainland players say no to the Crucible tournament
- Hong Kong’s Ng On-yee and Andy Lee yet to decide on participation in qualifiers
It was the former world six reds finalist’s first career maximum and took place during a practice match at the East Asia Snooker Club
It was the former world six reds finalist’s first career maximum and took place during a practice match at the East Asia Snooker Club
Hong Kong’s former world No 5 Marco Fu says he is looking forward to the day he can travel again and compete on the World Snooker pro circuit.
Hong Kong’s former world No 5 Marco Fu says he is looking forward to the day he can travel again and compete on the World Snooker pro circuit.
Hong Kong No 1 Marco Fu will not compete at the Sheffield showpiece after tweeting that he ‘feels unsafe’ about travelling to the UK.
Hong Kong No 1 Marco Fu will not compete at the Sheffield showpiece after tweeting that he ‘feels unsafe’ about travelling to the UK.
A regular competitor in Hong Kong during the 1980s and 1990s, the Englishman was popular in the city before becoming a BBC commentator
A regular competitor in Hong Kong during the 1980s and 1990s, the Englishman was popular in the city before becoming a BBC commentator
Ronnie O’Sullivan tells his fans they can expect to see him play more snooker events in China because they don’t have excessive media commitments like the UK tournaments.
Ronnie O’Sullivan tells his fans they can expect to see him play more snooker events in China because they don’t have excessive media commitments like the UK tournaments.
Ding Junhui has five journeys cancelled before touching down in northern China city Shenyang with teammate Tian Pengfei.
Ding Junhui has five journeys cancelled before touching down in northern China city Shenyang with teammate Tian Pengfei.
F1 Shanghai Grand Prix heads list of China sports events under threat before coronavirus peak with Tokyo 2020 qualifiers already moved.
F1 Shanghai Grand Prix heads list of China sports events under threat before coronavirus peak with Tokyo 2020 qualifiers already moved.
Ronnie O’Sullivan pays tribute to Chinese star after his own emotional celebration speech.
Ronnie O’Sullivan pays tribute to Chinese star after his own emotional celebration speech.
Teenager dies during a training session at the Hong Kong Sports Institute, shocking the local billiards and snooker fraternity.
Teenager dies during a training session at the Hong Kong Sports Institute, shocking the local billiards and snooker fraternity.
The world number three emerges triumphant in a tournament that featured the world’s top four players
The world number three emerges triumphant in a tournament that featured the world’s top four players
The 16-year-old world under-21 women’s champion stuns third-ranked Rebecca Kenna, of England, at the Hong Kong World Women’s Masters.
The 16-year-old world under-21 women’s champion stuns third-ranked Rebecca Kenna, of England, at the Hong Kong World Women’s Masters.
Hong Kong’s world No 2 Ng On-yee, top-ranked Reanne Evans, Rebecca Kenna and Nutcharut Wongharuthai head the 16-women line-up
Hong Kong’s world No 2 Ng On-yee, top-ranked Reanne Evans, Rebecca Kenna and Nutcharut Wongharuthai head the 16-women line-up
England’s 12-time world champion Reanne Evans beats Hong Kong’s Ng On-yee in a single-frame Tour Championship final at the home of snooker
England’s 12-time world champion Reanne Evans beats Hong Kong’s Ng On-yee in a single-frame Tour Championship final at the home of snooker
The inaugural Camus Masters competition was held in 1983 and saw several top players descend on the colony
The inaugural Camus Masters competition was held in 1983 and saw several top players descend on the colony
Two-time gold medallist Marco Fu says it could be his last chance to win a medal at the Asian Games as he calls on Asians to put pressure on organisers
Two-time gold medallist Marco Fu says it could be his last chance to win a medal at the Asian Games as he calls on Asians to put pressure on organisers
Four of the top five players in women’s pool are Chinese, with more tournaments and richer prize money on offer than snooker
Four of the top five players in women’s pool are Chinese, with more tournaments and richer prize money on offer than snooker
Record number of Chinese players in the first round at the Crucible but all out by quarter-finals – Ding Junhui still stands alone in winning a ranking tournament.
Record number of Chinese players in the first round at the Crucible but all out by quarter-finals – Ding Junhui still stands alone in winning a ranking tournament.
James Cahill, 23, dumps out former world No 1
James Cahill, 23, dumps out former world No 1
Four of the mainland players make their debut at the Crucible with Ding Junhui still leading the way
Four of the mainland players make their debut at the Crucible with Ding Junhui still leading the way
The Rocket wins 13-11 against Neil Robertson
The Rocket wins 13-11 against Neil Robertson
World No 1 and three-time winner says there is greater expectation on her by playing closer to home
World No 1 and three-time winner says there is greater expectation on her by playing closer to home
- The Rocket praises the Chinese star, saying he is a great ambassador for snooker and China after beating him 6-3 in the semi-finals
- The Rocket praises the Chinese star, saying he is a great ambassador for snooker and China after beating him 6-3 in the semi-finals
Two-time UK Championship winner is upset by Martin O’Donnell in the fourth round
Two-time UK Championship winner is upset by Martin O’Donnell in the fourth round
Former world No 41 receives heaviest punishment since England’s Stephen Lee was banned 12 years in 2013
Former world No 41 receives heaviest punishment since England’s Stephen Lee was banned 12 years in 2013