18 year old chinese snooker player Ding Junhui has become another famous athlete in China during the world snooker China open final on April 3, 2005 in Beijing. He was regarded as the nation’s snooker prodigy by many media in China.

“He is a talented player and has great potential,” said world No 1 Ronnie O’Sullivan. “I think he will be a leading player in the pro tours in the future.” [China Daily]

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