- Wu Yize won the World Snooker Championship, defeating Shaun Murphy 18-17 in a thrilling final at the Crucible.
- His victory makes him the second-youngest world champion and only the second Chinese player to achieve this feat.
- Wu dedicated his win to his parents, acknowledging their significant sacrifices, including his father quitting his job and his mother's past health struggles.
- He and his father moved from Lanzhou, China, to Sheffield with limited English, facing severe financial hardship and living in poor conditions for two years.
- Despite the challenging circumstances and homesickness, Wu maintained his immense work ethic and never considered giving up on his snooker dream, which has now led to him becoming world number four.
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