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In snooker, Zhao Xintong of China defeats three-time champion Mark Williams of Wales 18–12 at the World

2025 World Snooker Championship — In snooker, Zhao Xintong of China defeats three-time champion Mark Williams of Wales 18–12 at the World Snooker Championship to win his first championship, becoming the first amate

Published May 5, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: 2025 World Snooker Championship.

In snooker, Zhao Xintong of China defeats three-time champion Mark Williams of Wales 18–12 at the World Snooker Championship to win his first championship, becoming the first amateur player and the first player from China to do so. [https://www.reuters.com/world/china/zhao-becomes-chinas-first-world-snooker-champion-after-comeback-ban-2025-05-05/ (Reuters)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2025-05-05).