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Snooker

Records, firsts and iconic moments

5 documented moments (2026) — every world record, historic first and title win in Snooker the ICNX desk has covered, in the order they happened. Each entry links to the full story with sources.

Records and firsts

World records and never-been-done moments in Snooker.

Vafaei Becomes First Iranian in World Championship R2Snooker
Pioneer

Vafaei Becomes First Iranian in World Championship R2

First Iranian at WSC 2026 R2; 9-7 down vs Trump (ongoing as of 2026-04-27)

Timeline

All 5 moments, oldest first.

  1. 2026
    Vafaei Becomes First Iranian in World Championship R2
    Pioneer1 April 2026
  2. 2026
    Zhao, First Chinese World Champion, Reaches Quarterfinals
    World #128 April 2026
  3. 2026
    Wu Yize Edges Shaun Murphy 18-17 to Claim the 2026 World Snooker Title
    World #15 May 2026
  4. 2026
    Zhao Xintong Rises to Snooker World Number One
    World #127 August 2026 · 2026 World Snooker Tour — Wuhan Open · Wuhan, China
  5. 2026
    Jones Beats Selby 10-6 for British Open Title
    Title6 September 2026 · 2026 British Open · Cheltenham, England
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