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Seven Chinese players qualify for the 2026 Snooker Northern Ireland Open main draw.

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  1. 01Seven Chinese players advanced from the qualifiers; Gao Yang, Yao Pengcheng, and Zhang Jiawei earned main-draw spots.
  2. 02The qualifying rounds were held in Leicester on September 16, with 6 Chinese entrants finishing 3-3 in their matches.
  3. 03Gao Yang defeated Long Zehui 4-2 to reach the main draw; Yao Pengcheng defeated Moody 4-0; Zhang Jiawei beat Lyons 4-3 after a 67-point first frame, 123-point final frame, and eventual decider.
  4. 04Other Chinese participants: Jiang Jun lost 1-4 to Liam Highfield; Wu Anyi lost 0-4 to Michael Holt.
  5. 05The 2026 Northern Ireland Open main draw runs October 18-25 in Belfast.

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