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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.
- The Chinese ace showed early promise, but could not maintain momentum as Higgins pulled away
- Higgins will now face fellow veteran Mark Williams in the quarter-finals
Yan beaten 6-4 by two-times winner Mark Williams in opening game at Alexandra Palace. Welshman could face Zhao Xintong in quarter-finals if Chinese star beats John Higgins on Monday night.
Yan beaten 6-4 by two-times winner Mark Williams in opening game at Alexandra Palace. Welshman could face Zhao Xintong in quarter-finals if Chinese star beats John Higgins on Monday night.
Victory in UK Championship means two of sports Triple Crown titles now held by Chinese snooker players. Zhao beat Belgium’s Luca Brecel 10-5 in the final to claim first ranking title of his career.
Victory in UK Championship means two of sports Triple Crown titles now held by Chinese snooker players. Zhao beat Belgium’s Luca Brecel 10-5 in the final to claim first ranking title of his career.
The former world number one fights back from 3-1 down in the final after needing three snookers in the semi-final decider against Rebecca Kenna.
The former world number one fights back from 3-1 down in the final after needing three snookers in the semi-final decider against Rebecca Kenna.
The Hong Kong professional has a two-season tour card but has yet to return to the circuit in Britain because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Hong Kong professional has a two-season tour card but has yet to return to the circuit in Britain because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Former world champion Shaun Murphy insists Si Jiahui ‘shouldn’t be on the table’ after shock 6-5 defeat by the 19-year-old – ‘I have earned the right to call myself a professional snooker player. He hasn’t done that’.
Former world champion Shaun Murphy insists Si Jiahui ‘shouldn’t be on the table’ after shock 6-5 defeat by the 19-year-old – ‘I have earned the right to call myself a professional snooker player. He hasn’t done that’.
Veteran Scot also beat Chinese youngster in semi-finals of Northern Ireland Open three weeks ago.
Veteran Scot also beat Chinese youngster in semi-finals of Northern Ireland Open three weeks ago.
Victory over Andrew Pagett at the English Open sees all-Chinese tie against Tian Pengfei up next for former world No 1.
Victory over Andrew Pagett at the English Open sees all-Chinese tie against Tian Pengfei up next for former world No 1.
Scotland’s Higgins sets up thrilling final against Northern Irishman Allen.
Scotland’s Higgins sets up thrilling final against Northern Irishman Allen.
Chinese No 14 seed romps past Mitchell Mann 5-0 to set up repeat of January’s Masters final against Scot.
Chinese No 14 seed romps past Mitchell Mann 5-0 to set up repeat of January’s Masters final against Scot.
WPBSA chairman confirms Ng On-yee and Marco Fu Ka-chun’s ‘problematic’ UK hold-up, while the Chinese government orders governing body not to host events ‘until after the Winter Olympics’.
WPBSA chairman confirms Ng On-yee and Marco Fu Ka-chun’s ‘problematic’ UK hold-up, while the Chinese government orders governing body not to host events ‘until after the Winter Olympics’.
Selby seals fourth world title to match John Higgins’ Crucible haul.
Selby seals fourth world title to match John Higgins’ Crucible haul.
The Welshman is appointed to a coaching panel that he hopes would encourage more armchair fans to take up the sport and increase its popularity worldwide.
The Welshman is appointed to a coaching panel that he hopes would encourage more armchair fans to take up the sport and increase its popularity worldwide.
Masters winner unable to overcome Shaun Murphy, ending Chinese interest in the world championships as all five players out before quarter-finals.
Masters winner unable to overcome Shaun Murphy, ending Chinese interest in the world championships as all five players out before quarter-finals.
China No 1 throws away lead and decisive final frame against Stuart Bingham to see dream die for another year with only Yan Bingtao flying the flag.
China No 1 throws away lead and decisive final frame against Stuart Bingham to see dream die for another year with only Yan Bingtao flying the flag.
Chinese No 1 Ding holds narrow lead after day one of his opening match.
Chinese No 1 Ding holds narrow lead after day one of his opening match.
China loses its first representative in Sheffield, but one advances and another leads a four-time world champion.
China loses its first representative in Sheffield, but one advances and another leads a four-time world champion.
China’s Liang Wenbo 3-6 down against Australian Neil Robertson while Masters champion Yan Bingtao is level with Martin Gould.
China’s Liang Wenbo 3-6 down against Australian Neil Robertson while Masters champion Yan Bingtao is level with Martin Gould.
After England, China is the most represented nation at this year’s World Championship with five players in the starting 32.
After England, China is the most represented nation at this year’s World Championship with five players in the starting 32.
World No 13 Mark Allen critical of decision to award wild cards to veterans Jimmy White, Stephen Hendry and Ken Doherty but Fu’s situation a ‘whole different story’ after Covid-19 disruption.
World No 13 Mark Allen critical of decision to award wild cards to veterans Jimmy White, Stephen Hendry and Ken Doherty but Fu’s situation a ‘whole different story’ after Covid-19 disruption.
The 33-year-old Sarah Lee Wai-sze wins ‘Best of the Best’ category and laughs off age and retirement narratives, while fencer Vivian Kong Man-wai wins inaugural ‘Breakthrough of the Year’ award.
The 33-year-old Sarah Lee Wai-sze wins ‘Best of the Best’ category and laughs off age and retirement narratives, while fencer Vivian Kong Man-wai wins inaugural ‘Breakthrough of the Year’ award.
A 1-6 defeat for Stephen Hendry against China’s Xu Si means the Scot’s dreams of a Crucible return are over for another year.
A 1-6 defeat for Stephen Hendry against China’s Xu Si means the Scot’s dreams of a Crucible return are over for another year.
More good news for Hong Kong after women’s player Ng On-yee and men’s former No 5 Marco Fu were given cards to play on the world pro tour
More good news for Hong Kong after women’s player Ng On-yee and men’s former No 5 Marco Fu were given cards to play on the world pro tour
Hendry says it is not a full-time comeback with his main goal being to play at the iconic Crucible Theatre in Sheffield one more time.
Hendry says it is not a full-time comeback with his main goal being to play at the iconic Crucible Theatre in Sheffield one more time.
Snooker fans take to social media to praise the WPBSA’s decision to give Fu a chance to resurrect his career, with the Hong Kong player looking forward to his return.
Snooker fans take to social media to praise the WPBSA’s decision to give Fu a chance to resurrect his career, with the Hong Kong player looking forward to his return.
World governing body chief Jason Ferguson says Fu was hindered by travel restrictions out of Hong Kong and is likely to receive an invitational tour card.
World governing body chief Jason Ferguson says Fu was hindered by travel restrictions out of Hong Kong and is likely to receive an invitational tour card.
The Hong Kong Sports Institute coach says the pair will need to raise their game when they join the professional main tour for the 2021/22 season.
The Hong Kong Sports Institute coach says the pair will need to raise their game when they join the professional main tour for the 2021/22 season.
The pair exchanged text messages soon after the news broke that they would be part of the World Snooker Tour, with Ng saying ‘let’s make this year a great one’.
The pair exchanged text messages soon after the news broke that they would be part of the World Snooker Tour, with Ng saying ‘let’s make this year a great one’.
Ng and reigning world champion Reanne Evans will be able to take on the likes of Ronnie O’Sullivan, John Higgins, Judd Trump and Ding Junhui at the big main tour events.
Ng and reigning world champion Reanne Evans will be able to take on the likes of Ronnie O’Sullivan, John Higgins, Judd Trump and Ding Junhui at the big main tour events.
A GoFundMe campaign is hoping to raise money for the American’s three girls – aged 16, 11 and 10 – but the 49-year-old vows to fight the disease.
A GoFundMe campaign is hoping to raise money for the American’s three girls – aged 16, 11 and 10 – but the 49-year-old vows to fight the disease.