China's snooker sensation Bai Yulu made history by becoming the first player since 2017 to successfully defend the IBSF Women's World Snooker Championship, defeating Thailand's Mink Nutcharut 6-4 in a dramatic final held in Dongguan. The 21-year-old's victory extends China's remarkable streak in cue sports, coming just weeks after Zhao Xintong claimed the men's world title.
The championship match saw both players exchange momentum swings, with Nutcharut – the 2022 champion – initially threatening to avenge her 2023 loss by building a 4-2 lead. Bai's resilience shone through as she claimed four consecutive frames, surviving a tense final showdown where a missed pink ball nearly forced an 11th frame.
"Winning back-to-back titles before a home crowd gives me tremendous confidence," Bai told reporters after the match. "This victory belongs to everyone who supported my journey."
The result underscores China's growing influence in global snooker, with the country now holding both major world titles. Analysts note the achievement reflects China's systematic sports development programs and increasing public interest in precision sports.
