Wu Yize cheered by crowds on return home from World Snooker Championship
Wu Yize, 22, receives a rock star's welcome after becoming second-youngest player to win a world title.
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Loud chanting and cheering rang around the room in the western Chinese city of Xi'an.
He waved modestly, wearing the expression of a shy 22-year-old not used to such sudden fame at home.
But that did not dampen the enthusiasm of those who had come to get a glimpse of someone on top of the world.
Earlier this week, a Chinese player won the World Snooker championship for the second year in a row, and it has captivated this country.
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