In the small green world of snooker, every shot is a profound contest of wisdom and skill, and each match carries the passionate dreams and pursuit of glory for the players. On January 7, 2025, the second group event of the Snooker Champion League unfolded, instantly becoming the focus of snooker enthusiasts around the globe, especially the journey of Chinese players on the court, tightly gripping the hearts of thousands of fans. Inside the competition venue, the lights are like a gentle and bright veil, evenly falling on the neatly arranged snooker tables. The emerald green baize is like a tranquil dreamy lake, waiting for the players to stir up ripples with their cues. The audience, filled with expectations, file in one after another, find their seats, and then quietly immerse themselves in the tense and exciting atmosphere before the game, as if they can hear the crisp sound of billiard balls colliding in advance, slightly trembling in the air. The unique format of this invitational version of the Snooker Champion League is divided into 7 groups throughout the process, like 7 miniature battlefields. The first round-robin stage is the "points grab" for the players, with 3 points firmly in hand for each win, which is the key chip to stand firm within the group; once defeated, they can only return empty-handed, earning 0 points. After this fierce battle, the top four players in each group can knock on the door of the group elimination stage. The group champion also bears a special mission, to advance to the championship group…

This New Year has been incredibly exciting, with Chinese snooker players delivering impressive performances that have caught everyone's attention. In particular, the comebacks by Xiao Guodong and Ding Junhui were so thrilling that they made my heart race. Xiao Guodong's match started off with a real sweat-inducing moment when he faced Mark Williams, an experienced player. He quickly fell behind 1-3, which had me, as a spectator, feeling anxious on his behalf. In such a score deficit, Chinese players in the past might have started to panic, but Xiao Guodong's mentality is now rock solid. He remained calm and collected, gradually finding his rhythm. As the match reached a critical point, Xiao Guodong suddenly found his form, playing several rounds with remarkable fluidity. His opponent was left dazed, unable to keep up with his pace. The 147 points scored in the eighth round were truly magnificent; every shot was precise, and the positioning of red and black balls was textbook perfect, eliciting cheers from the audience. Winning this prize of 147,000 yuan is truly impressive, especially as it came in the first match of the New Year. This stroke of luck is unparalleled. Xiao Guodong's performance in this match showcased his progress over the years, particularly in handling crucial shots, which he now does with greater skill than before. Being able to turn around a large score deficit requires exceptional mental fortitude, and Xiao Guodong has certainly set an example for others. Speaking of Ding Junhui's match, it was heart-wrenching to watch him trail 1-4. Many probably thought the situation…

The first group of the Snooker Championship League is in full swing. After two days of fierce competition, Chinese youngster Pang Junxu has taken the lead in the group with a record of four wins and one loss, impressing everyone with his performance. Iranian player Vafie's performance on the first day caught everyone off guard. He first narrowly defeated Jack Jones, then went on to consecutively beat Slessor and Gary Wilson, which was indeed unexpected. Vafie's state on the first day was indeed very hot, especially his performance against Gary Wilson, which showed the results of his recent training. Although Vafie lost to Wakelin later, his record of three wins and one loss still kept him at the top of the group, exceeding many people's expectations. Other players also had their own highlights on the first day. World Championship runner-up Jack Jones played four games and won two and lost two, while Wakelin also won two out of four. Ryan Day, who only played two games, won both, showing good competitive form and mental quality. Gary Wilson's one win and two losses were somewhat surprising, as he is a three-time ranking champion, and such a result is indeed lower than expected. Slessor's performance was the most disappointing, with four defeats in four matches, making people wonder if there was a problem with his competitive state. On the second day of the match, Pang Junxu was like a different person. He first swept Vafie in three consecutive games, with his opponent only scoring 22 points in three games. In this game,…

Pang Junxu, a Chinese snooker player who was named Rookie of the Year and is believed by O'Sullivan to have the potential to win the World Championship, aims to become the first post-00s snooker champion. On the third day of the new year, he made a strong appearance at the first snooker event of 2025 - the invitational version of the Champion League.‌ At the beginning of this season, Pang Junxu achieved a remarkable comeback in the Shanghai Masters, defeating last season's triple crown winner Gary Wilson with a score of 6-5. In the quarter-finals, he faced four-time World Champion Mark Selby, who had easily defeated wildcard player Cao Jin with a score of 6-1 in the previous round.‌ In the quarter-final match against Selby, Pang Junxu initially trailed 0-1 and 1-2, but then lost two consecutive frames in the third and fourth rounds, only to bounce back and lead Selby 3-2. However, Selby suddenly found his attacking rhythm and completely dominated Pang Junxu's offensive and defensive pace.‌ From the fifth to the ninth frame, Selby won four frames in a row, ultimately reversing the game with a total score of 6-3 to advance. In the last four frames, Selby's performance was particularly impressive, as he scored a century break (118 points) and three 50+ breaks (75 points, 60 points, 81 points).‌ The detailed scores for the nine frames between Pang Junxu and Selby were: 0-95 (83)-0, 76 (62)-25, 91 (91)-0, 0-86 (86), 63-21, 1-81 (75), 23-89 (60), 0-81 (81), 1-118 (118).‌ Despite the loss to Selby, Pang Junxu's overall…

Certainly! Here is the translation of the article content into English: It is said that "one minute on stage is ten years of hard work," and this saying applies equally to the snooker table. The seemingly effortless swings and pushes are the result of countless hours of practice and sweat by the players. On December 23rd, Beijing time, the last day of the 2025 Snooker World Open qualifying matches came to a successful conclusion, with the main event's curtain set to rise in February next year. In this feast of qualifying matches, the Chinese team shone particularly brightly, with a total of 11 players successfully advancing to the top 64 of the main event, which has uplifted the spirits of the nation. During this qualifying event, the Chinese team truly shone. By the first two competition days, seven players had already broken through successfully, and on the final day of competition, five players—Xiao Guodong, Fan Zhengyi, Lü Haotian, Liu Hongyu, and Pang Junxu—once again brought us pleasant surprises. Xiao Guodong, the veteran player, truly demonstrated that he is still in his prime, scoring a century break of 116 points in one shot, followed by another 86 points, winning five consecutive games, directly giving his opponent Dylan Emery a "five-whip," with a total score of 5-0 sweeping victory, it was so exhilarating! Liu Hongyu, the young player, also did not hold back, achieving good scores of single-rod 80, 74, and 66 points, also winning five consecutive games, with a total score of 5-0 defeating Sripraphorn, successfully advancing. It seems that our…

On November 6th, Beijing time, the fourth day of the Snooker International Championship saw the conclusion of the 1/16 matches, with all 16 top players having been determined, including 6 Chinese players among them. On this match day, the battle for the top 8 will take place, deciding the final qualifying spots, with matches played in a best-of-11 format. The International Championship is a major ranking event, the highest-level snooker tournament held in China, and part of the WST World Snooker Tour. The champion receives £175,000, the runner-up £75,000, making it second only in prestige to the three major snooker events. This year's event runs from November 3rd to November 10th in Nanjing, China, over an eight-day period, attracting 128 top players from around the world. Notable participants include O'Sullivan, Trump, Mark Selby, and China's number one player Ding Junhui, with the defending champion being Chinese player Zhang Anda. The competition rules of the International Championship are divided into two stages: qualification and main event. All participating players must compete in the qualification stage to secure their spot in the main event. For this competition, the Chinese team, led by Ding Junhui and defending champion Zhang Anda, consists of 29 players. The top 16 players took the competition seriously, with no absences. After the qualification stage, the Chinese team had mixed results, with 14 players advancing, including Ding Junhui, Zhang Anda, and Xiao Guodong. Among the top 16 players, only Jack Jones, Brechel, and Tom Ford were eliminated in the first round, while the rest advanced. After several days of…

On November 5th, Beijing time, the Snooker International Championship continued, and the third day of competition saw the 1/16 matches take place. The early matches were filled with upsets, as 41-time ranking event champion Ronnie O'Sullivan and 80s standout Shaun Murphy were surprisingly eliminated. The evening session of this match will continue with the remaining 1/16 matches to determine the final 16 spots, with an 11-frame, 6-win format. The International Championship is a top-ranking event, part of the WST World Snooker Tour, with a total prize pool of £825,000, and the champion can take home £175,000. Players can convert their winnings into points for the world rankings, making it second only to the three major snooker events in terms of prestige. Last year, Chinese player Zhang Anda defeated Tom Ford in the final to become the defending champion. This year marks the ninth edition of the event, held in Nanjing, China, over an eight-day period (November 3rd to November 10th). In the early 1/16 matches that concluded today, Chinese players Pang Junxu and Si Jiahui took the lead. Pang Junxu faced off against 41-time ranking event champion Ronnie O'Sullivan. The match started with Pang Junxu taking the initiative, and the first four frames ended in a 2:2 tie. After the break, Pang Junxu made consecutive breaks of 85 and 73 to win, while O'Sullivan steadily fought back to level the score at 4:4. At a critical moment, Pang Junxu did not hold back, making breaks of 120 and 123 to win 6:4 and upset O'Sullivan to advance to the last…

On October 23rd, Beijing time, the fourth day of the Snooker Northern Ireland Open saw the continuation of the 1/16 matches, which were played in a best-of-seven format. The Northern Ireland Open is part of the British Home Series and is the seventh ranking event of the WST World Snooker Tour. The total prize money for the tournament is £550,000, with the champion receiving £100,000 and the runner-up £45,000. Alongside the English Open, Welsh Open, and Scottish Open, these four Home Series events are the backbone of snooker competitions, and the player who finishes first in prize money across these events receives an additional £150,000 bonus. This has attracted 128 top players from around the world to participate, with this year's defending champion being Judd Trump. This year's Home Series competition rules have been innovated, with the top 32 ranked players directly qualifying for the main event as seeded players. The remaining players must compete through one or two rounds of qualifying matches to secure their place in the main event. This change highlights the advantage of higher-ranked players, which is why professional ranking event players take it seriously. In this competition, seven Chinese players - Zhang Anda, Si Jiahui, Xiao Guodong, Wu Yize, Pang Junxu, Zhou Yuelong, and Lyu Haotian - qualified directly for the main event as seeded players. Another 17 players needed to go through qualifying matches, making a total of 24 Chinese participants. Unfortunately, Chinese star Ding Junhui did not register for the event and was the only top 16 player not to participate. Additionally, snooker…