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World Snooker
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.
Chairman / President
Steve Dawson
CEO / Managing Director
Simon Brownell
CFO / Finance Director
Jason Ferguson
Industry
Sports
Website
wst.tv
Headquarters address
75 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, UK
Year founded
1969
Defending champion Neil Robertson will return to Hong Kong for the World Grand Prix. Photo: Dickson Lee
Marco Fu

World Grand Prix will have Kai Tak home until 2029, but will O’Sullivan ever come?

Mercurial Englishman is on the list of top 32 players expected to compete, while Robertson, Trump, Selby and Zhao will play in Hong Kong.

Kai Tak Sports Park

Kai Tak curfew that made Hong Kong a snooker joke to be scrapped, official says

Neil Robertson

Hong Kong new boy Neil Robertson backs city to host World Snooker Championship

Neil Robertson

Hong Kong aims to produce world snooker champ with help of Judd Trump, Robertson

Superstar duo, who are both residents, want to deliver first global champion for the city through their new academy’s ‘professional facility’.

Former world champion Judd Trump said he would practise at the newly launched Hong Kong Billiard Sport Academy in Kai Tak. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Ronnie O'Sullivan

Ronnie O’Sullivan eyes Chinese 8-ball pool as he opens snooker club in Hong Kong

Seven-time world champion and new resident looks forward to returning to city to prepare for tournaments, aims to open more cue-sport halls.

China will be major threat to UK snooker dominance, says world No 12 Zhang Anda

The game is trending on the mainland and will grow even more after Zhao Xintong’s win in the World Championship, he says.

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Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong’s co-hosting of National Games is about much more than sport

It’s also a chance to display Greater Bay Area cooperation and a powerful lesson in civic pride for Hong Kong youth.

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Spectators cheer at the 15th National Games fencing test event, held at Kai Tak Arena’s Sports Hall on June 1. Photo: Edmond So
Marco Fu

Ex-world champion Robertson the third snooker star to become Hong Kong resident

Australian Neil Robertson reveals he and his family have followed in the footsteps of Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump to ‘blessed land’.

Disgraced snooker star Yan Bingtao criticised for advice to world champion Zhao

Yan posts video warning Zhao of perils of fame, but does not address his own downfall in major match-fixing scandal.

China’s snooker champion Zhao ‘shocked’ by new fame, wants to win on home soil

The sport’s newest superstar hopes to play in Hong Kong next year and win a tournament on mainland.

Zhao Xintong said life since returning to China had been a whirlwind of interviews and photos. Photo: Jelly Tse
World Snooker Championship

Ronnie O’Sullivan has options in Hong Kong despite Middle East hint, sources say

Snooker insiders warn against treating O’Sullivan’s quote about relocating from London as his final decision.

Ronnie O’Sullivan in action during this year’s World Snooker Championship in Sheffield. Photo: Action Images via Reuters
Ng On-yee

World champ Zhao says Hong Kong snooker hopefuls should move to UK to succeed

China’s newest sporting star believes his move to Britain as a teenager was a key element in his rise to the top.

Trip.com

Hong Kong resident Judd Trump to headline local snooker tournament in June

Exhibition event at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium will also include two Chinese players as well as local veteran Ivan Chan Kwok-ming.

World Snooker Championship

Editorial | China the winner in Zhao snooker glory

Zhao Xintong, nation’s first world champion of the green baize, will inspire youngsters throughout the land, including Hong Kong.

Zhao Xintong celebrates with the trophy after claiming the title by defeating Mark Williams of Wales in the final at World Snooker Championship. Photo: Xinhua
World Snooker Championship

China’s snooker king Zhao on fame, Wang Chuqin, blowing prize money on watches

Asia’s first world champion has a penchant for timepieces – ‘different brands’ – but his manager says she will not let him get carried away.

China’s Zhao Xintong has confetti picked from his hair by his girlfriend after victory over Wales’ Mark Williams in the World Championship Snooker final on Monday. Photo: AFP
World Snooker Championship

Why new world snooker champion Zhao Xintong cannot play in China

Zhao is prohibited from taking part in events in mainland China even after becoming his country’s first world champion.

World Snooker Championship

China’s snooker ‘Cyclone’ Zhao earns applause, forgiveness and national hero tag

Shenzhen-raised world snooker champion tipped to push his sport to new heights and inspire players all over Asia.

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World Snooker Championship

Ding Junhui leads praise in China as snooker champion Zhao grants nation’s wish

‘Rise of Chinese strength’ hailed as Zhao clinches the prize that has eluded Ding himself.

Zhao Xintong celebrates becoming China’s first winner of the World Snooker Championship. Photo: AFP
World Snooker Championship

Profile | Who is Zhao Xintong? Made in Xian and Shenzhen, China’s world snooker champion

Once dubbed the Roger Federer of snooker, Zhao bounced back from a career-threatening scandal to wow the sporting world.

World Snooker Championship

Zhao Xintong ‘can’t believe’ winning historic first world snooker title for China

‘I can’t believe what I’ve done,’ Zhao says after clinching world crown by dominating Mark Williams at the Crucible in Sheffield.

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World Snooker Championship

Zhao a step closer to becoming first Chinese player to be world snooker champion

Zhao Xintong holds 11-6 lead over veteran Mark Williams after first day of final in Sheffield.

Mark Williams and Zhao Xintong pose at the start of the final in Sheffield. Photo: Reuters
World Snooker Championship

China’s Zhao Xintong thrashes Ronnie O’Sullivan to reach world snooker final

Emphatic triumph gives Zhao opportunity to become China’s first champion, which O’Sullivan says ‘would be amazing for snooker’.

Zhao Xintong in control during his semi-final against Ronnie O’Sullivan at the Crucible Theatre. Photo: Action Images via Reuters
Ronnie O'Sullivan

Zhao Xintong level with O’Sullivan in thrilling start to Crucible semi-final

Aiming to become China’s first world champion, Zhao starts and finishes in style, while Hong Kong resident Judd Trump leads Mark Williams.

Ronnie O'Sullivan

Zhao Xintong into first World Championship semi-final, to face Ronnie O’Sullivan

Zhao takes on seven-time champion, bidding to be the first to claim Crucible title as an amateur, and become China’s first winner.

China’s Lei stuns reigning snooker world champion Wilson on Crucible debut

Lei causes huge shock with 10-9 victory in first-round match as he comes back from 6-2 behind.

Lei Peifan lines up a shot during his match against Kyren Wilson at the World Snooker Championship. Photo: AP
World Snooker Championship

Zhao back at snooker’s Crucible after match-fixing ban, among record 10 Chinese

Draw reveals fate for Chinese hopefuls as Zhao, bouncing back from the sport’s biggest match-fixing scandal, makes it through qualifying.

Zhao Xintong is set to return to the Crucible this month. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Winning decision for tennis and snooker

Both sports have retained their Tier A status in Hong Kong, ensuring they continue to receive the funding they require.

Hong Kong Sports Institute

Snooker, tennis to be spared funding axe, chiefs eye change to elite status rule

Two sports were in danger of losing vital support after athletes fell short of required success, but Hong Kong officials could tweak criteria.

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