4th October 2026 – (Hong Kong) World Snooker Champion Kyren Wilson has announced he has obtained Hong Kong residency under the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme and is now applying for a Hong Kong identity card. The English player, who expressed gratitude to the Director of Immigration, Benson Kwok Chun‑fung, said Hong Kong is among his favourite places and that he looks forward to making more memories in the city.
Wilson, from Northamptonshire, turned professional in 2010 and captured his first ranking title at the 2015 Shanghai Masters. In 2024, he claimed his maiden world crown, defeating Welsh player Jak Jones 18–14 in the final, and has amassed ten ranking titles to date. His move adds to a growing roster of elite cueists linked to Hong Kong, following Ronnie O’Sullivan, Judd Trump, Neil Robertson and Jimmy White.
