Thai Snooker Star Noppon Saengkham Reaches China Open Final

Thai professional snooker player Noppon Saengkham, currently ranked 45th in the world, has advanced to the final of the 2026 China Open. According to a report by Khaosod Online, the athlete—widely known as 'Moo Paknam'—defeated local favorite Zhou Yuelong in a tense semifinal match held at the Riverside Sports Center in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, China.

The match concluded in a decisive frame where Saengkham executed a 134-point century break to seal his victory. This achievement guarantees him a prize purse of at least 4.4 million baht. The tournament, which features a total prize pool of approximately 1.205 million pounds (roughly 53 million baht), has been running from August 8 to August 16, 2026.

For residents and visitors following Thai sports, this performance marks a significant milestone for Saengkham, who has successfully navigated through several top-ranked competitors throughout the event. His progression to the final highlights the growing competitiveness of Thai players on the global professional circuit. As of the latest reports, the final match is scheduled to conclude the tournament proceedings. Fans are now awaiting the final outcome to see if Saengkham can secure the championship title. Further details regarding the specific opponent for the final and the official closing ceremony results remain to be confirmed as the event concludes.