Li Hang
Encyclopedia
Li Hang is a Chinese
professional snooker
player, who is making his debut on the Main Tour for the 2008/2009 season. He managed to qualify by winning the ACBS Asian Under-21 Championship. He competed in the 2008 Jiangsu Classic, finishing last in his group, although he managed to beat the 2008 World Championship
runner-up
Ali Carter 2–0. He enjoyed a solid first season on the main tour, comfortably retaining his tour place despite losing his first World Championship qualifier to Daniel Wells
. The next season was not be as good however, as he slipped off the main tour.
Li awarded a wild card at 2011 China Open
, where he beat former world champions Ken Doherty
by 5–1 to qualify. He continued to shock the audience by defeating another former world champions, this time Graeme Dott
in the deciding frame in last 32. His strong run was ended by Shaun Murphy
in last 16 by 4–5.
China
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professional snooker
Snooker
Snooker is a cue sport that is played on a green baize-covered table with pockets in each of the four corners and in the middle of each of the long side cushions. A regular table is . It is played using a cue and snooker balls: one white , 15 worth one point each, and six balls of different :...
player, who is making his debut on the Main Tour for the 2008/2009 season. He managed to qualify by winning the ACBS Asian Under-21 Championship. He competed in the 2008 Jiangsu Classic, finishing last in his group, although he managed to beat the 2008 World Championship
World Snooker Championship 2008
The 2008 888.com World Snooker Championship professional ranking snooker tournament took place between 19 April and 5 May 2008 at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield.John Higgins was the defending champion, but he lost in the second round 9–13 against Ryan Day....
runner-up
Runner-up
Runner-up is a term used to denote a participant which finishes in second place in any of a variety of competitive endeavors, most notably sporting events and beauty pageants; in the latter instance, the term is applied to more than one of the highest-ranked non-winning contestants, the...
Ali Carter 2–0. He enjoyed a solid first season on the main tour, comfortably retaining his tour place despite losing his first World Championship qualifier to Daniel Wells
Daniel Wells (snooker player)
Daniel Wells is a Welsh professional snooker player, from Neath.-Early career:He was awarded the inaugural Paul Hunter Scholarship. This gave him the chance to practise in the World Snooker Academy in Sheffield, alongside professional players, such as Peter Ebdon and Ding Junhui.He first qualified...
. The next season was not be as good however, as he slipped off the main tour.
Li awarded a wild card at 2011 China Open
2011 China Open (snooker)
The 2011 Bank of Beijing China Open professional ranking snooker tournament took place between 28 March and 3 April 2011 at the Beijing University Students Gymnasium, Beijing, China....
, where he beat former world champions Ken Doherty
Ken Doherty
Ken Doherty is an Irish professional snooker player. He is the only player ever to have been world amateur and world professional champion...
by 5–1 to qualify. He continued to shock the audience by defeating another former world champions, this time Graeme Dott
Graeme Dott
Graeme Dott is a Scottish professional snooker player from Larkhall in Scotland. He won the 2006 World Championship, which was his first ranking title after four previous runner-up spots...
in the deciding frame in last 32. His strong run was ended by Shaun Murphy
Shaun Murphy (snooker player)
Shaun Murphy is an English professional snooker player, who won the 2005 World Championship. Nicknamed "The Magician", Murphy is noted for his straight cue action and his long potting. He is known for his dedication and for being a devout Christian.Born in Harlow, England, Murphy turned...
in last 16 by 4–5.