Wu Yize Triumphs as Second-Youngest Snooker World Champion

Wu Yize, a 22-year-old snooker player from China, became the second-youngest winner of the Snooker World Championship after defeating Shaun Murphy 18-17. Wu's victory marked him as China's second world champion after Zhao Xintong. He also earned 500,000 pounds in prize money and entered the world's top 10 rankings.

Devdiscourse News Desk | Sheffield | Updated: 05-05-2026 03:31 IST | Created: 05-05-2026 03:31 IST

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Wu Yize made history on Monday by becoming the second-youngest victor of the Snooker World Championship at 22, following his gripping 18-17 win over Briton's Shaun Murphy.

The Chinese athlete's tense competition ended in victory after overcoming several momentum shifts in a dramatic finale.

Now heralded as China's second world snooker champion, Wu will be rewarded with a prize of 500,000 pounds, while rising into the top 10 world rankings.

(With inputs from agencies.)