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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.
- Overnight snooker stardom has been a long time coming for China’s second Masters winner
- Ronnie O’Sullivan backs 20-year-old to beat Ding, 33, to first world championship
Ronnie O’Sullivan backs Masters winner to ‘win at least one or two world titles’, with John Higgins and former footballer Michael Owen agreeing.
Ronnie O’Sullivan backs Masters winner to ‘win at least one or two world titles’, with John Higgins and former footballer Michael Owen agreeing.
The 20-year-old becomes second Chinese winner, 10 years on from Ding Junhui, and youngest champion since Ronnie O’Sullivan in 1996.
The 20-year-old becomes second Chinese winner, 10 years on from Ding Junhui, and youngest champion since Ronnie O’Sullivan in 1996.
Ronnie O’Sullivan describes win as ‘significant result for Chinese snooker’ as world No 11 leads new wave of talent from the country.
Ronnie O’Sullivan describes win as ‘significant result for Chinese snooker’ as world No 11 leads new wave of talent from the country.
Career high 141 break seals decisive frame and meeting with Stuart Bingham for a place in the final.
Career high 141 break seals decisive frame and meeting with Stuart Bingham for a place in the final.
Ronnie O’Sullivan edges past Ding Junhui 6-5 to book his quarter-final spot in Milton Keynes.
Ronnie O’Sullivan edges past Ding Junhui 6-5 to book his quarter-final spot in Milton Keynes.
‘He is fully capable of winning these events,’ world No 2 Neil Robertson says of 20-year-old Yan, who faces Stephen Maguire in quarter-finals.
‘He is fully capable of winning these events,’ world No 2 Neil Robertson says of 20-year-old Yan, who faces Stephen Maguire in quarter-finals.
China’s Li, the world No 37, held a 4-1 lead before going down to the world champion.
China’s Li, the world No 37, held a 4-1 lead before going down to the world champion.
‘Rocket’ into semis after seizing on Chinese No 1’s mistake in final frame but describes win as ‘embarrassing’ after tip trouble, China’s Li Hang stands in his way after stunning World No 1 Judd Trump.
‘Rocket’ into semis after seizing on Chinese No 1’s mistake in final frame but describes win as ‘embarrassing’ after tip trouble, China’s Li Hang stands in his way after stunning World No 1 Judd Trump.
World No 1 snooker star Judd Trump will meet third-ranked Neil Robertson in Milton Keynes showpiece after disappointment for both Chinese semi-finalists.
World No 1 snooker star Judd Trump will meet third-ranked Neil Robertson in Milton Keynes showpiece after disappointment for both Chinese semi-finalists.
The former world No 5 has seen his ranking drop to 64 and it may fall further as the season continues, which would deny him an automatic spot on the tour
The former world No 5 has seen his ranking drop to 64 and it may fall further as the season continues, which would deny him an automatic spot on the tour
A break of more than 147 occurs when the player receives a free ball at the start of the frame, and only a handful of players have ever achieved the feat.
A break of more than 147 occurs when the player receives a free ball at the start of the frame, and only a handful of players have ever achieved the feat.
Ronnie O’Sullivan is credited with the fastest televised break and Griffiths says officials are trying to verify Fu’s effort is among the top three.
Ronnie O’Sullivan is credited with the fastest televised break and Griffiths says officials are trying to verify Fu’s effort is among the top three.
The former world No 1 wants a UK base for Chinese players looking to make it big on the world circuit.
The former world No 1 wants a UK base for Chinese players looking to make it big on the world circuit.
Ronnie O’Sullivan is knocked out of the European Masters in Milton Keynes by 18-year old tour rookie Aaron Hill.
Ronnie O’Sullivan is knocked out of the European Masters in Milton Keynes by 18-year old tour rookie Aaron Hill.
The world No 50 says he hasn’t played a game for almost three months because of the government’s pandemic lockdown on local clubs
The world No 50 says he hasn’t played a game for almost three months because of the government’s pandemic lockdown on local clubs
After claiming a sixth world title in Sheffield on Sunday, we mine a selection of nuggets of wisdom from the world’s best at this year’s event.
After claiming a sixth world title in Sheffield on Sunday, we mine a selection of nuggets of wisdom from the world’s best at this year’s event.
‘Rocket’ O’Sullivan matches Steve Davis and Ray Reardon on six world titles.
‘Rocket’ O’Sullivan matches Steve Davis and Ray Reardon on six world titles.
The final will resume on Sunday with the score at 10-7 to O’Sullivan after Wilson stages a comeback.
The final will resume on Sunday with the score at 10-7 to O’Sullivan after Wilson stages a comeback.
Selby trailed 5-3 from Wednesday’s action, but he took the first four frames of the resumption.
Selby trailed 5-3 from Wednesday’s action, but he took the first four frames of the resumption.
O’Sullivan moves into a 5-3 lead at the end of the first day of play as Anthony McGill makes a fast start against Kyren Wilson leading 6-2.
O’Sullivan moves into a 5-3 lead at the end of the first day of play as Anthony McGill makes a fast start against Kyren Wilson leading 6-2.
Williams, bidding for a fourth world title, reeled off five consecutive frames at Sheffield’s Crucible theatre to take control of the best-of-25 tie.
Williams, bidding for a fourth world title, reeled off five consecutive frames at Sheffield’s Crucible theatre to take control of the best-of-25 tie.
England’s former world No 1 isn’t impressed by the new players saying ‘I’ve probably got to lose an arm and a leg to fall outside the top 50’.
England’s former world No 1 isn’t impressed by the new players saying ‘I’ve probably got to lose an arm and a leg to fall outside the top 50’.
O’Sullivan pulls clear in the final session to book his spot in the quarter-finals and renew acquaintances with old rival Mark Williams.
O’Sullivan pulls clear in the final session to book his spot in the quarter-finals and renew acquaintances with old rival Mark Williams.
Chinese ace Ding and English legend O’Sullivan are battling for a place in the quarter-finals in Sheffield.
Chinese ace Ding and English legend O’Sullivan are battling for a place in the quarter-finals in Sheffield.
The Chinese No 2, Yan Bingtao, takes a 5-3 lead over the defending world champion into the second day of their round 2 clash.
The Chinese No 2, Yan Bingtao, takes a 5-3 lead over the defending world champion into the second day of their round 2 clash.
Chinese number two loses five frames in a row during the final session but eventually seals a 10-7 victory as Crucible debutant Slesson mounts spirited fightback from 9-2 down.
Chinese number two loses five frames in a row during the final session but eventually seals a 10-7 victory as Crucible debutant Slesson mounts spirited fightback from 9-2 down.
Liang is eliminated in round one by 2010 champion Robertson with Yan set to cruise into round two as Ding prepares for O’Sullivan clash.
Liang is eliminated in round one by 2010 champion Robertson with Yan set to cruise into round two as Ding prepares for O’Sullivan clash.
Asian number one Ding Junhui wins an attritional clash against England’s Mark King as Yan Bingtao and Liang Wenbo prepare to begin their first round matches.
Asian number one Ding Junhui wins an attritional clash against England’s Mark King as Yan Bingtao and Liang Wenbo prepare to begin their first round matches.
Ten more mainland players say ‘no’ to the Crucible tournament, while Hong Kong’s Ng On-yee and Andy Lee are yet to decide on participation in qualifiers.
Ten more mainland players say ‘no’ to the Crucible tournament, while Hong Kong’s Ng On-yee and Andy Lee are yet to decide on participation in qualifiers.