Mark Williams Uses Oxygen at High-Altitude Snooker Match

Three-time world snooker champion Mark Williams required oxygen during an exhibition match in Lhasa, Tibet, due to the high altitude of nearly 12,000 feet above sea level. Williams, 49, posted a picture on social media showing himself with oxygen tubes, reassuring fans that he was 'fine' despite the altitude sickness. The event, the Tianren Cup Lhasa Winter Plateau Snooker Challenge, also featured players like Judd Trump and Ding Junhui, and was part of a busy exhibition schedule that included matches in Hangzhou, China. This isn't the first time players have required oxygen in Lhasa; Ronnie O'Sullivan needed it during a previous visit. Williams, who has a successful career with 26 ranking titles, is preparing for The Masters at Alexandra Palace. Despite the concerns raised by fans, Williams confirmed he was not ill but affected by the high altitude, which is common for non-locals in Lhasa.