Wu Yize, celebrated for his recent World Snooker Championship victory, received a star-like welcome in Xi'an, China, where fans praised his inspiring rags-to-riches journey from a modest background to becoming the second-youngest world champion, highlighting the sport's growing popularity in the country. #Snooker #SportsHero #China #CN #GB
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Wu Yize cheered by crowds on return home from World Snooker Championship
Wu Yize entered the TNT billiards club to a welcome worthy of a rock star.
Loud chanting and cheering rang around the room in the western Chinese city of Xi'an.