'Shared dream': China celebrates Zhao's world snooker breakthrough

Zhao Xintong’s thrilling victory at the World Snooker Championship sent shockwaves across China, with Ding Junhui taking to social media to express his heartfelt congratulations and admiration for the young superstar who became the first Asian to claim the prestigious title. The 28-year-old sensation defeated Mark Williams in a nail-biting final at the Crucible in Sheffield, marking a historic milestone as Zhao’s rise to fame captured unprecedented attention on Chinese platforms like Weibo, with the event generating over 120 million views since Tuesday morning alone.