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Day 1, Morning Session
Last year, China鈥檚 Zhao Xintong made history by becoming the first Asian player to capture the world title. This morning, the top seed begins the defence of his crown as the season鈥檚 showpiece event gets underway. Hazel Irvine introduces live coverage from Sheffield鈥檚 Crucible Theatre.
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Sat 18 Apr 2026
10:00
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Hazel Irvine |
| Presenter | Catrin Heledd |
| Presenter | Seema Jaswal |
| Presenter | Rishi Persad |
| Director | Jamie Oakford |
| Director | Mel Walker |
| Director | Helen Campbell |
| Director | Craig Coughlan |
| Director | Ian Finch |
| Producer | Grant Philips |
| Producer | Amy Thabet |
| Producer | Alison Witkover |
| Producer | Titus Hill |
Broadcast
- Sat 18 Apr 2026 10:00
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