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Marco Fu

Marco Fu Ka-chun is a professional snooker player from Hong Kong. He has reached six ranking event finals, winning two (the 2007 Grand Prix and 2013 Australian Goldfields Open).

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8 Feb 1978

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Professional Snooker Player

Neil Robertson kisses his trophy after winning the World Grand Prix tournament at Kai Tak Arena. Photo: Dickson Lee

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Ex-world champion Robertson the third snooker star to become Hong Kong resident

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Hong Kong sports

Hong Kong billiard halls can apply from February 25 to admit children as young as 8

New policy from Leisure and Cultural Services Department hopes to foster new talent and encourage sport’s development.

27 Jan 2025 - 5:45PM

Under existing regulations, patrons must be 16 or older to enter a billiard hall. Photo: Elson Li

Banking & finance

Letters | A financial centre like Hong Kong must embrace digital evolution

Readers discuss outdated practices across the city’s financial institutions, the basics of promoting snooker, and the West’s ‘my way or the highway’ policy.

3 Jan 2025 - 11:30AM

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong bill proposes allowing 8 year olds entry into billiard venues after 8pm

Bill suggests shortening the current 8pm to 10am restricted hours for youngsters to 11pm to 7am.

5 Oct 2023 - 11:11PM

Hong Kong Masters (snooker)

Marco Fu blasts ban on under 16s from snooker halls after 8pm

Hong Kong government wants to protect ‘immature persons’ from ‘adverse affects’ of staying late in billiard establishments ‘which will affect their studies’.

10 Dec 2022 - 11:36AM

Marco Fu Ka-chun during the Hong Kong Masters final against Ronnie O’Sullivan at the Hong Kong Coliseum. Photo: K. Y. Cheng

World Snooker

Hong Kong Masters rematch stirs memories of Fu’s 147 as he faces Higgins in UK

The two meet in qualifying for the German Masters, weeks after Fu’s maximum break won their semi-final in a hometown tournament that dramatically revived his fortunes.

25 Nov 2022 - 8:30AM

World Snooker

Marco Fu crashes out of qualifying for snooker’s UK Championship

The 44-year-old shows ‘glimpses of brilliance’ in Sheffield but it’s ultimately ‘disappointment’ as he misses out on the Barbican in York.

9 Nov 2022 - 6:30PM

World Snooker

Fu shows flashes of old, reaches second round of qualifying at UK Championships

Hong Kong’s Marco Fu rattles off three consecutive century breaks in win over China’s Bai Langning.

7 Nov 2022 - 5:12PM

Marco Fu showed glimpses of his old form during his win in Sheffield. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong Masters (snooker)

Snooker event eyes October date. Will it set precedent for Hong Kong Sevens?

Quarantine is ‘very difficult for players to accept, with the rest of the world having opened,’ source says. ‘The world governing body could not believe it.’

7 Jul 2022 - 7:45AM

Neil Robertson celebrates winning the 2017 Hong Kong Masters at Queen Elizabeth Stadium. Photo: David Wong

Carrie Lam

Texting Carrie Lam: how Marco Fu’s SOS by SMS got leader talking about snooker

Quarantined cue ace opts for a direct approach to grab the attention of the Hong Kong chief executive, who acknowledges Fu’s message in Facebook post.

20 Apr 2022 - 3:07PM

World Snooker Championship

Hong Kong pair Fu and On-yee out at first hurdle of World Championship

Marco Fu loses to 6-5 Ian Burns in his first tournament in more than two years, while Ng On-yee makes solid start but is ultimately well beaten 6-2 by Rory McLeod.

6 Apr 2022 - 11:29AM

World Snooker Championship

Hong Kong snooker star Marco Fu back with a bang, scores rare 149 break

Fu knocks in high score at Ding Junhui Snooker Academy in Sheffield ahead of World Snooker Championship qualifiers next week. Ng On-yee is also aiming to qualify for the main draw.

31 Mar 2022 - 11:39AM

Marco Fu potted a rare 149 during a practice match in Sheffield. Photo: Ding Junhui Snooker Academy fb

World Snooker

Marco Fu likely to make World Tour return next season

The Hong Kong professional has a two-season tour card but has yet to return to the circuit in Britain because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

28 Nov 2021 - 7:58PM

Marco Fu Ka-chun takes part in an exhibition game at a charity event in Tsuen Wan on Sunday. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

World Snooker

Ng and Fu miss British Open, ‘major blow’ to China return

WPBSA chairman confirms Ng On-yee and Marco Fu Ka-chun’s ‘problematic’ UK hold-up, while the Chinese government orders governing body not to host events ‘until after the Winter Olympics’.

16 Aug 2021 - 9:26PM

World Snooker

Marco Fu caught in crossfire over tour wild card

World No 13 Mark Allen critical of decision to award wild cards to veterans Jimmy White, Stephen Hendry and Ken Doherty but Fu’s situation a ‘whole different story’ after Covid-19 disruption.

13 Apr 2021 - 4:18PM

World Snooker

‘No-brainer’ to give Hong Kong’s Marco Fu tour card, fans say

Snooker fans take to social media to praise the WPBSA’s decision to give Fu a chance to resurrect his career, with the Hong Kong player looking forward to his return.

13 Mar 2021 - 4:48PM

Hong Kong’s Marco Fu is delighted to be returning to the pro tour after being given an invitational card for next season. Photo: Chan Kin-wa

World Snooker

Marco Fu likely to retain place on pro tour despite drop in ranking

World governing body chief Jason Ferguson says Fu was hindered by travel restrictions out of Hong Kong and is likely to receive an invitational tour card.

11 Mar 2021 - 3:00PMvideocam

Coronavirus Hong Kong

HK$100,000 Covid-19 subsidy doesn’t help, says snooker clubs

Former club owner Chan Kwok-ming says they pay an average HK$200,000 a month for the rent and the sector is struggling to stay alive

23 Dec 2020 - 9:52PM

World Snooker

Hong Kong’s Marco Fu seeks wild card to play on next season’s world tour

The former world No 5 has seen his ranking drop to 64 and it may fall further as the season continues, which would deny him an automatic spot on the tour

27 Nov 2020 - 10:47PM

Marco Fu employs his snooker skills to play Chinese carom during a promotional event for the 2020 Hong Kong Festival of Sport. Photo: Chan Kin-wa

World Snooker

Marco Fu hits rare 148 break one week after a six-minute 147

A break of more than 147 occurs when the player receives a free ball at the start of the frame, and only a handful of players have ever achieved the feat.

17 Nov 2020 - 3:54PMvideocam

Marco Fu arranges the snooker ball into ‘148’ after his latest world-class break during practice. Photo: Handout/SCMP

Ng On-yee

Snooker officials say trust humans in Covid-19 fight

Snooker establishments reopen on Friday after a second closure – this time for 50 days – but officials question remaining restrictions, including using only half a club’s tables.

3 Sep 2020 - 10:50PM

Ng On-yee

Ding Junhui heads 10-man Chinese force planning Worlds raid

Ten more mainland players say ‘no’ to the Crucible tournament, while Hong Kong’s Ng On-yee and Andy Lee are yet to decide on participation in qualifiers.

29 Jun 2020 - 9:58PM

World Snooker

Marco Fu keen for return after pulling out of World Championships

Hong Kong’s former world No 5 Marco Fu says he is looking forward to the day he can travel again and compete on the World Snooker pro circuit.

20 Jun 2020 - 10:12PMvideocam

Snooker player Marco Fu Ka-chun meets the media in 2018. Photo: Jonathan Wong

World Snooker

Fu pulls out of World Championship citing coronavirus concerns

Hong Kong No 1 Marco Fu will not compete at the Sheffield showpiece after tweeting that he ‘feels unsafe’ about travelling to the UK.

19 Jun 2020 - 9:29PM

Marco Fu will not compete at the 2020 World Championship. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong courts

Snooker star Marco Fu in legal fight over control of his Facebook fan page

The six-time Asian Games medallist says his former agents have taken control of the account, despite ending their partnership in June.

14 Jan 2020 - 12:01AM

Ng On-yee

Hong Kong urges Asia to rally for cue sports in Hangzhou Games

Two-time gold medallist Marco Fu says it could be his last chance to win a medal at the Asian Games as he calls on Asians to put pressure on organisers

29 Jun 2019 - 11:01PM

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Ex-world champion Robertson the third snooker star to become Hong Kong resident

Australian Neil Robertson reveals he and his family have followed in the footsteps of Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump to ‘blessed land’.

World champ Zhao says Hong Kong snooker hopefuls should move to UK to succeed

.css-rcruog{color:#C79A00;}Video | Hong Kong to host snooker’s World Grand Prix

Hong Kong billiard halls can apply from February 25 to admit children as young as 8

New policy from Leisure and Cultural Services Department hopes to foster new talent and encourage sport’s development.

.css-sioo19{color:#c79a00;}Letters | A financial centre like Hong Kong must embrace digital evolution

Readers discuss outdated practices across the city’s financial institutions, the basics of promoting snooker, and the West’s ‘my way or the highway’ policy.

Hong Kong bill proposes allowing 8 year olds entry into billiard venues after 8pm

Bill suggests shortening the current 8pm to 10am restricted hours for youngsters to 11pm to 7am.

Marco Fu blasts ban on under 16s from snooker halls after 8pm

Hong Kong government wants to protect ‘immature persons’ from ‘adverse affects’ of staying late in billiard establishments ‘which will affect their studies’.

Hong Kong Masters rematch stirs memories of Fu’s 147 as he faces Higgins in UK

The two meet in qualifying for the German Masters, weeks after Fu’s maximum break won their semi-final in a hometown tournament that dramatically revived his fortunes.

Marco Fu crashes out of qualifying for snooker’s UK Championship

The 44-year-old shows ‘glimpses of brilliance’ in Sheffield but it’s ultimately ‘disappointment’ as he misses out on the Barbican in York.

Fu shows flashes of old, reaches second round of qualifying at UK Championships

Hong Kong’s Marco Fu rattles off three consecutive century breaks in win over China’s Bai Langning.

Snooker event eyes October date. Will it set precedent for Hong Kong Sevens?

Quarantine is ‘very difficult for players to accept, with the rest of the world having opened,’ source says. ‘The world governing body could not believe it.’

Texting Carrie Lam: how Marco Fu’s SOS by SMS got leader talking about snooker

Quarantined cue ace opts for a direct approach to grab the attention of the Hong Kong chief executive, who acknowledges Fu’s message in Facebook post.

Hong Kong pair Fu and On-yee out at first hurdle of World Championship

Marco Fu loses to 6-5 Ian Burns in his first tournament in more than two years, while Ng On-yee makes solid start but is ultimately well beaten 6-2 by Rory McLeod.

Hong Kong snooker star Marco Fu back with a bang, scores rare 149 break

Fu knocks in high score at Ding Junhui Snooker Academy in Sheffield ahead of World Snooker Championship qualifiers next week. Ng On-yee is also aiming to qualify for the main draw.

Marco Fu likely to make World Tour return next season

The Hong Kong professional has a two-season tour card but has yet to return to the circuit in Britain because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Ng and Fu miss British Open, ‘major blow’ to China return

WPBSA chairman confirms Ng On-yee and Marco Fu Ka-chun’s ‘problematic’ UK hold-up, while the Chinese government orders governing body not to host events ‘until after the Winter Olympics’.

Marco Fu caught in crossfire over tour wild card

World No 13 Mark Allen critical of decision to award wild cards to veterans Jimmy White, Stephen Hendry and Ken Doherty but Fu’s situation a ‘whole different story’ after Covid-19 disruption.

‘No-brainer’ to give Hong Kong’s Marco Fu tour card, fans say

Snooker fans take to social media to praise the WPBSA’s decision to give Fu a chance to resurrect his career, with the Hong Kong player looking forward to his return.

Marco Fu likely to retain place on pro tour despite drop in ranking

World governing body chief Jason Ferguson says Fu was hindered by travel restrictions out of Hong Kong and is likely to receive an invitational tour card.

HK$100,000 Covid-19 subsidy doesn’t help, says snooker clubs

Former club owner Chan Kwok-ming says they pay an average HK$200,000 a month for the rent and the sector is struggling to stay alive

Hong Kong’s Marco Fu seeks wild card to play on next season’s world tour

The former world No 5 has seen his ranking drop to 64 and it may fall further as the season continues, which would deny him an automatic spot on the tour

Marco Fu hits rare 148 break one week after a six-minute 147

A break of more than 147 occurs when the player receives a free ball at the start of the frame, and only a handful of players have ever achieved the feat.

Snooker officials say trust humans in Covid-19 fight

Snooker establishments reopen on Friday after a second closure – this time for 50 days – but officials question remaining restrictions, including using only half a club’s tables.

Ding Junhui heads 10-man Chinese force planning Worlds raid

Ten more mainland players say ‘no’ to the Crucible tournament, while Hong Kong’s Ng On-yee and Andy Lee are yet to decide on participation in qualifiers.

Marco Fu keen for return after pulling out of World Championships

Hong Kong’s former world No 5 Marco Fu says he is looking forward to the day he can travel again and compete on the World Snooker pro circuit.

Fu pulls out of World Championship citing coronavirus concerns

Hong Kong No 1 Marco Fu will not compete at the Sheffield showpiece after tweeting that he ‘feels unsafe’ about travelling to the UK.

Snooker star Marco Fu in legal fight over control of his Facebook fan page

The six-time Asian Games medallist says his former agents have taken control of the account, despite ending their partnership in June.

Hong Kong urges Asia to rally for cue sports in Hangzhou Games

Two-time gold medallist Marco Fu says it could be his last chance to win a medal at the Asian Games as he calls on Asians to put pressure on organisers

Video | Hong Kong to host snooker’s World Grand Prix

Letters | A financial centre like Hong Kong must embrace digital evolution