Will Zhao v Ding draw the biggest TV audience in snooker history?
Summary
A snooker match between Ding Junhui and Zhao Xintong at the World Championship in Sheffield may become the most-watched snooker event on TV, especially in China. Zhao Xintong is the current world champion, and Ding was the first Chinese player to win a ranking event, making their match highly popular.Key Facts
- Ding Junhui was the first Chinese player to win a ranking snooker event.
- Zhao Xintong is the current world snooker champion and from China.
- Their match at the World Championship could set a record for snooker TV viewers.
- Over 24 million people in China watched part of last year's final, with 180 million total viewers during the tournament.
- The sport has grown rapidly in China, becoming the top-watched sport on the national TV channel CCTV5.
- Zhao has become very popular in China, inspiring many young fans to take up snooker.
- Zhao defeated several top players, including Ronnie O'Sullivan, to win the 2025 championship.
- This year, a record number of 11 Chinese players qualified for the World Championship, showing the sport’s growth in China.
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