Zhao Xintong Makes Snooker History with Stunning World Championship Win
Zhao Xintong has smashed snooker records by claiming the 2025 World Snooker Championship title with an 18–12 victory over three-time champ Mark Williams at Sheffield’s iconic Crucible Theatre.
At just 28 years old, Zhao has become a trailblazer in the sport:
- The first-ever Asian to win snooker’s biggest prize
- The first amateur ever to lift the legendary World Championship trophy
- Only the third non-UK player to win the title since 1997
A Record-Breaking Triumph
Zhao’s sensational victory bags him a massive £500,000 payday and rockets him into the sport’s elite top 16 world rankings. His calm, fearless performance over two sessions dazzled the packed Crucible crowd and stunned snooker experts, hailed as one of the most memorable moments in modern snooker.
Snooker’s Fresh Global Superstar
Zhao’s breakthrough win is set to spark a snooker craze across Asia and worldwide, boosting the sport’s global appeal. Fans, players, and snooker legends have flooded social media with cheers, recognising Zhao’s ground-breaking impact on the game.
