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Day 1, Morning Session

Snooker: World Championship2026

Last year, China’s Zhao Xintong made history by becoming the first Asian player to capture the world title. This morning, the top seed begins the defence of his crown as the season’s showpiece event gets underway. Hazel Irvine introduces live coverage from Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre.

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PresenterHazel Irvine
PresenterCatrin Heledd
PresenterSeema Jaswal
PresenterRishi Persad
DirectorJamie Oakford
DirectorMel Walker
DirectorHelen Campbell
DirectorCraig Coughlan
DirectorIan Finch
ProducerGrant Philips
ProducerAmy Thabet
ProducerAlison Witkover
ProducerTitus Hill

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