Wu Yize, China’s ‘Priest’ Who Conquered the Snooker World

Wu Yize, China’s ‘priest’ who conquered the snooker world

China’s Wu Yize is said to have shared a single bed with his father in a windowless flat as he sacrificed his home life to follow his snooker dreams. Chinese snooker player Wu Yize (centre) celebrates his first World Championship win with his parents on May 4, 2026. Photo: World Snooker Tour. Now, just a few years later, Wu is world champion after defeating Shaun Murphy 18-17 in the final at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre on Monday. Wu, who is 22 …

Wu Yize makes snooker history for China

Wu Yize became the second Chinese player to win the World Snooker Championship following Zhao Xintong’s triumph last year, defeating England’s Shaun Murphy 18-17 at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre on May 4. At 22 years of age, Wu also became the second-youngest Crucible winner after Stephen Hendry, who was 21 when he won the title in … Continue reading Wu Yize makes snooker history for China The post Wu Yize makes snooker history for China appeared…