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China’s 4 contenders at 2022 World Snooker Championship: who are they and how can I watch them?
- Ding Junhui, Yan Bingtao, Zhao Xintong and Lyu Haotian all feature in snooker’s showpiece event in Sheffield
- World No 7 and UK champion Zhao is first in action on Saturday and Sunday, while Ding makes his 16th appearance
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Four Chinese players are in the draw as the 2022 World Snooker Championship begins in Sheffield on Saturday, with at least two of them looking well placed to progress.
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Ding Junhui, Yan Bingtao, Zhao Xintong and Lyu Haotian are the quartet carrying China’s hopes, with Zhao the first to join the fray on days one and two of the 17-day event.
As they break off at the Crucible Theatre, we take a closer look at the Chinese contenders’ prospects.
Ding Junhui
Age 35
World ranking 29
Nickname Enter The Dragon
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