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Ding Junhui was born on April 1, 1987 in Yixing, People's Republic of China. Ding Junhui is a snooker player. The age as of 2026 is 39. Education on record includes Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
My Take
Ding Junhui is, to me, one of the most quietly historic athletes of his generation. Snooker has long been a British institution, so for a player from Yixing to become the first Asian world number one and rack up fifteen ranking titles is more than personal achievement, it is a shift in the sport's center of gravity. I am drawn to figures who open doors that others said were locked, and Ding did exactly that. Beyond the trophies, his calm precision at the table reflects a temperament I genuinely admire, and his influence on Asian snooker will outlast any single result.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ding Junhui
- Name (Japanese)
- 丁俊暉
- Born
- April 1, 1987 (age 39)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rabbit
- Origin
- Yixing, People's Republic of China
- Occupation
- snooker player
2. Background
- University
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ding%20Junhui
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q319008
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ding Junhui born?
Born April 1, 1987 (age 39).
Where is Ding Junhui from?
Ding Junhui is from Yixing, People's Republic of China.
What does Ding Junhui do?
Ding Junhui works as snooker player.
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