But the reality is it perfectly describes snooker’s new world champion Zhao Xintong. Following in the footsteps of Ding Junhui, who swapped China for the Steel City as a teenager to chase his ...

Newly crowned world snooker champion Zhao Xintong was swamped by fans as he returned home to China on Thursday. Three days after his dominant final over Mark Williams in Sheffield, the 28-year-old ...

As well as the showy, large-bloomed hibiscus you’ll see on Hawaiian shirts – most native to the Pacific Islands or China – there are about 40 species that are native to Australia. Clarence ...

May 7 - Fresh off becoming the first Chinese player to win the World Snooker Championship, Zhao Xintong is eyeing more titles, hoping his continued success will inspire a new wave of talent in China.

Despite being the newly-crowned World Snooker Championship winner, Zhao Xintong is still barred from playing in his home country of China due to his involvement in the sport's most significant ...

Zhao Xintong's manager has fired a warning to the new world snooker champion over his winnings. The controversial 28 year-old bagged a cool £500,000 after overcoming Mark Williams in the final at ...

New World Snooker Champion Zhao Xintong might face a 'telling off' from his manager if he spends his substantial winnings in haste. The player, aged 28, is now £500,000 wealthier after winning ...

Zhao Xintong became the first Chinese player to win the World Snooker Championship as the qualifier completed his stunning march to the title with a 18-12 victory against Mark Williams in the fina ...

Snooker legend Ken Doherty's accurate prediction of Zhao Xintong's incredible World Snooker Championship win has sparked a row among snooker's elite. The Chinese sensation, who defeated three-time ...

Zhao Xintong of China became Asia's first world snooker champion after beating Mark Williams 18-12 in the final on Monday, completing a remarkable career turnaround following his involvement in the ...

Zhao Xintong has been warned to resist a spending spree by his manager Victoria Shi (left) (Mike Egerton/PA) Zhao Xintong is on course to become the richest snooker player in history – but his ...

But now 28, Zhao has surpassed his compatriot's notable achievements by becoming China's first world snooker champion in stunning style on Monday. Zhao defeated three-time world champion Mark ...