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O’Sullivan and Trump no-shows spoil mood before World Snooker Championship
Neither former world champion was at obligatory event as two British prospects look forward to moment in spotlight
TL;DR
- Ronnie O'Sullivan and Judd Trump missed the obligatory World Snooker Championship press event.
- Their absence shifted the focus away from the tournament's launch and the defending champion, Zhao Xintong.
- Fellow players like Shaun Murphy expressed disappointment, viewing the no-shows as a potential image problem for the absent players.
- The article highlights the need for new stars in snooker as O'Sullivan's career has spanned 25 years.
- Young British players Stan Moody and Liam Pullen, along with Poland's Antoni Kowalski, are identified as potential new talents.
- The success of these young players could inspire more youngsters to take up the sport in the UK.