The family sacrifices that helped Wu become world champion

The family sacrifices that helped Wu become world championImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Wu Yize, 22, is the second-youngest winner of the World Snooker ChampionshipBySteve SutcliffeBBC Sport journalist at the Crucible Theatre, SheffieldPublished3 minutes agoCommentsA new superstar of snooker. Another Chinese world champion.A year earlier, it had been Zhao Xintong lifting the trophy and creating history for his country. On Monday, it was Wu Yize - who had defeated Shaun Murphy 18-17 in a compelling final at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.And it was a particularly poignant moment for the 22-year-old, who relocated to the UK from his home city of Lanzhou aged 16, with his father, and attempted to pursue his dream amid concerns over the health of his mother."My mum wasn't in very good health condition for a long time," he said. "During that time we were in Sheffield, she has been in hospital a lot. She is forever a source of strength to me."She is feeling much better now. This is the second time she has visited me in the UK. I think in the future I will take her more to be by my side."She sacrificed everything for me. At that time she told me 'don't come back home, I can manage everything'. It was the second year I was playing in the UK."At that time my ranking was very low so it was a crucial time for me to achieve some good results and keep my professional status. She means everything to me."Wu beats Murphy in decider to win world titlePublished7 hours agoWho is snooker's new superstar Wu?Published7 hours agoWu, who uses a translator in his news conferences, shared a bed with his father in a windowless flat in the Steel City as he tried to carve out a career in professional snooker.But his attacking style and individuality, in a sport known for its formal attire and disciplined approach, marked him out for greatness.Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan and Murphy, who won the title i...