O’Sullivan Attends Xi’an Grand Prix Launch

On the afternoon of May 28, the press conference for the 2024 World Snooker Xi’an Grand Prix was held at Xi’an SKP Center. Renowned snooker player Ronnie O’Sullivan, along with over 200 people including representatives from more than 70 brands, guests, fans, and media reporters, witnessed the press conference of this international event in Xi’an. This event was hosted by Shaanxi Tourism Group and Shaanxi Sports Industry Group.

The press conference was attended by distinguished guests and leaders, including Anthea Heffernan, Regional Cooperation Counsellor at the British Embassy in China; Wang Xiaojiong, Executive Deputy Secretary-General of CBSA; Zhang Wangping, Deputy Director and Party Leadership Group Member of the Shaanxi Provincial Sports Bureau; He Dong, Party Committee Member and Deputy General Manager of Shaanxi Tourism Group; and Mike Ganley, Tournament Director of World Snooker Ltd.

Steve Dawson, Chairman of the World Snooker Tour, and Jason Ferguson, Chairman of the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association, recorded video messages for the press conference. Mike Ganley participated in the guest dialogue session, where he talked about the background for the event to be hosted in Xi’an.

The 2024 World Snooker Xi’an Grand Prix is scheduled to take place from August 19 to August 25 at the Xi’an Qujiang Sports Center. Top international players will gather in the ancient city of Xi’an to compete in thrilling matches.