The Latest Breaking News from Lei Peifan

A look at China’s rising snooker stars after Zhao Xintong conquers Crucible

There are five Chinese players in the world’s top 16.

The Independent UK · May 6, 2025

How the Chinese snooker revolution finally arrived

Zhao Xintong’s triumph at the 2025 World Championship completed a journey that began with Ding Junhui 20 years ago

The Independent UK · May 6, 2025

Who is Zhao Xintong? Snooker's 'new superstar' makes history as world champion after ban

Zhao brushes aside legends Mark Williams and Ronnie O’Sullivan in dominant Crucible triumph following 20-month suspension

Evening Standard · May 2, 2025

Xiao Guodong and Zhao Xintong continue Chinese charge at World Championship

Xiao followed compatriot Lei Peifan into the last 16 after completing a 10-4 victory over qualifier Matt Selt.

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2025

Crucible Curse continues as Kyren Wilson loses in deciding-frame thriller

The defending champion lost 10-9 to China’s world number 39 Lei Peifan.

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2025

Kyren Wilson leads Lei Peifan in first round of World Championship

Wilson is bidding to become the first first-time winner to retain his title at the Crucible.

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2025

Neil Robertson survives scare from Lei Peifan to stay on track at English Open

Defending champion Robertson and UK Championship winner Mark Allen progressed to the second round.

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022

Iranian snooker player set to make history with World Championship debut

Iranian star Hoseein Vafaei made history by becoming the first snooker player from his country to qualify for the World Championship after beating Lei Peifan 10-9

Daily Mirror · Apr 14, 2022