January 6th 2025.
Mark Williams, a renowned snooker player and three-time world champion, recently faced a challenging situation while participating in a snooker exhibition in Lhasa, Tibet. Alongside his fellow players Judd Trump, Ding Junhui, and Xiao Guodong, he took part in the Tianren Cup, Lhasa Winter Plateau Snooker Challenge held from 5-7 January.
Being at an altitude of almost 12,000 feet above sea level, Lhasa is known for its high altitude sickness. Williams, being a seasoned player, was no stranger to this and had to rely on an oxygen tank to cope with the thin air. He even shared a picture on his social media, showing himself with tubes from the oxygen tank connected to his nose, with a caption mentioning the challenges of playing at such a high altitude.
However, Williams reassured his fans that he was fine and not experiencing any lasting effects from the sickness. He also mentioned that he was not alone in his struggles, as fellow player Ronnie O'Sullivan had also faced similar difficulties during an exhibition in Tibet with Ding the previous year. Trump, who also participated in the exhibition, shared pictures of the breathtaking scenery of Tibet, taking in the sights before the start of the exhibition.
It was a busy period for these top snooker stars as they had also participated in an exhibition event in Hangzhou, China just a few days before their trip to Tibet. The event, held from 1-3 January, saw the likes of O'Sullivan, Higgins, Lisowski, and O'Sullivan, along with the four players in Tibet, showcasing their skills to a Hungarian crowd in Budapest.
Meanwhile, Mark Selby, another top snooker player, was in South Wales playing in exhibitions at Penygraig Labour Club. Despite the less impressive surroundings, Selby still managed to impress the audience by hitting a maximum break on both days.
All these exhibitions were held just days before the highly anticipated Masters tournament at Alexandra Palace, which is set to begin on Sunday. The first match of the tournament will be between O'Sullivan and Higgins, followed by Murphy taking on Wilson in the evening session. Williams is scheduled to play against Ding on Monday afternoon, while Selby will face off against Ali Carter in the evening. The tournament will continue for the next few days, featuring top players like Trump, Hawkins, Allen, Wilson, Brecel, and Wakelin.
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