The 61-year-old snooker player, Jimmy White, faced 19-year-old Liu Hongyu in the second qualifying round of a competition that he had initially qualified for in 1981. After sharing the first two frames, White fell behind as Hongyu took a commanding 5-1 lead. Although White managed to win the seventh frame, Hongyu continued to dominate and extended his lead to 7-2.
This performance led to speculation about White’s qualification for the next year’s World Snooker Championship. Despite his age, White expressed his love for the game and the thrill of competing against younger players. He shared that he continues to achieve impressive results during practice and remains passionate about the challenge posed by the sport.
While acknowledging the difficulties faced by sportspeople after retiring, White highlighted his enduring enthusiasm for competition and his determination to excel despite his age.
