{"id":109,"date":"2026-03-13T10:27:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T10:27:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/?p=109"},"modified":"2026-03-13T10:27:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T10:27:45","slug":"shocking-announcement-in-the-wake-of-a-deeply-personal-announcement-from-chinese-professional-snooker-former-legendary-xiao-guodong-and-his-girlfriend-lisha-cheng-recently-shared-news-regarding-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/index.php\/2026\/03\/13\/shocking-announcement-in-the-wake-of-a-deeply-personal-announcement-from-chinese-professional-snooker-former-legendary-xiao-guodong-and-his-girlfriend-lisha-cheng-recently-shared-news-regarding-2\/","title":{"rendered":"SHOCKING ANNOUNCEMENT: In the wake of a deeply personal announcement from Chinese professional snooker Former legendary Xiao Guodong\u00a0 and his Girlfriend Lisha Cheng recently shared news regarding their personal circumstances, prompting a wave of empathy and encouragement from across the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association WPBSA. In a brief statement, the couple thanked supporters for their kindness and asked for privacy as they\u2026..see more"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-110\" src=\"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260308-WA0052-1-233x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"233\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260308-WA0052-1-233x300.jpg 233w, https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260308-WA0052-1.jpg 488w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 233px) 100vw, 233px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Chinese professional snooker star Xiao Guodong and his girlfriend Lisha Cheng have shared a deeply personal update regarding their private lives, sparking an outpouring of empathy and support from fans and fellow professionals across the snooker community. The announcement quickly gained attention within the global snooker scene, with many expressing encouragement and respect for the couple during what appears to be a sensitive time.<\/p>\n<p>In a brief statement, the couple thanked supporters for their kindness and understanding. They acknowledged the messages of support that have poured in from around the world and emphasized how much the encouragement means to them as they navigate their personal circumstances together. The statement also requested privacy, asking the public and media to respect their space while they focus on their wellbeing and future.<\/p>\n<p>Members and supporters of the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association community have responded with messages of compassion, highlighting the strong sense of solidarity that exists within the sport. 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