Snooker star Jimmy White, known as “The Whirlwind”, has become a Hong Kong resident through an official talent scheme, and has revealed plans to establish a snooker academy in the city to nurture local talent.The Hong Kong Immigration Department announced on Wednesday that the English player recently obtained his identity card and took up residency through the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, joining fellow stars Judd Trump and Ronnie O’Sullivan.Appearing in a video posted on the department’s Instagram page, White also recalled his appearance alongside comedy star Stephen Chow Sing-chi in a 1991 Hong Kong film, and expressed hope of catching up with his “old friend”.
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Snooker star Jimmy White becomes Hong Kong resident through talent scheme
Snooker player Jimmy White has become a Hong Kong resident through the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme. The Hong Kong Immigration Department announced this on Wednesday, stating White recently obtained his identity card.
Fiona ChowSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-12 · 07:06 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Snooker player Jimmy White has become a Hong Kong resident through the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme. The Hong Kong Immigration Department announced this on Wednesday, stating White recently obtained his identity card. He plans to establish a snooker academy in Hong Kong to develop local talent. White joins fellow snooker stars Judd Trump and Ronnie O’Sullivan, who also reside in the city through the same scheme. In a video posted by the department, White also mentioned a past appearance in a 1991 Hong Kong film with Stephen Chow and expressed a desire to reconnect with him.
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Judd Trump and Ronnie O’Sullivan are also Hong Kong residents through the talent scheme.
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Jimmy White appeared in a 1991 Hong Kong film with Stephen Chow.
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Jimmy White plans to establish a snooker academy in Hong Kong.
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Snooker star Jimmy White has become a Hong Kong resident through the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme.
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