Zhao Xintong's stunning World Snooker Championship triumph went viral back home on Tuesday with trailblazer Ding Junhui leading the tributes to China's latest sporting superstar.

SHEFFIELD: Zhao Xintong was hailed as snooker's "new superstar" after winning the World Championship with an 18-12 victory ...

How Zhao Xintong's historic world snooker title win will be greeted in China - and what it could mean for the sport.

Zhao defeated veteran three-time champion Mark Williams in Monday's final at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.