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World Women’s Championship begins in giant new arena built just for snooker

The World Women’s Snooker Championship is underway in a huge new venue which has been built specifically for the sport. China’s commitment to snooker is only growing stronger, as evidence by the ...
The New York Times

Snooker: The antidote to modern sport? This is the year the World Championship went wild

A protester interrupted the World Snooker Championship final on Sunday George Wood There is consternation around the iconic sporting arena as play is interrupted by a spectator yet again. “Yeah, ...
The New York Times

2026 World Snooker Championship breaks record with ‘bizarre’ 100-minute frame

Referee Marcel Eckardt speaks with Mark Allen during the marathon frame George Wood/Getty Images The record for the longest frame ever played at the World Snooker Championship was broken in a surreal ...
The Washington Post

Wu Yize leads Shaun Murphy 10-7 in final of world snooker championship

SHEFFIELD, England — Wu Yize had a 10-7 lead over Shaun Murphy of England after the opening day of the world snooker championship final on Sunday. The Chinese player won an epic semifinal 17-16 ...
Sixth Tone

China’s Wu Yize Wins World Snooker Title, Second-Youngest Ever

Bending low over the green fabric table, Wu Yize’s eyes locked on the cue ball, every movement fluid and deliberate. The English theater erupted with a single ...