Zhao Xintong, 28, was only China's second World Championship finalist, emulating Ding Junhui's run to the 2016 showpiece before winning the title in 2025. Sports

Zhao Xintong makes history as China's first World Snooker champion

Former world snooker champion Terry Griffiths has died at the age of 77 after a long battle with dementia, his family has confirmed. The British player came through qualifying to beat Dennis Taylor in the 1979 Crucible final and also won the Masters and the UK Championship to complete the sport's illustrious Triple Crown.

Terry Griffiths, former world snooker champion, dies at 77

Belgium's Luca Brecel became the first player from continental Europe to win snooker's World Championship as he withstood a fightback from four-time champion Mark Selby to triumph 18-15 in the final on Monday.

Belgium's Luca Brecel becomes first continental Europe player to win snooker World Championship

Welshman secures third world championship with 18-16 victory