Snooker sensation Neil Robertson had an unexpected experience while taking on the stunning yet challenging altitudes of Tibet. The Aussie star recently shared a video of himself hooked up to an oxygen tank after heeding advice from fellow snooker pro Mark Williams. Robertson, 43, had to pull out of the Scottish Open due to a hip injury but was determined not to miss an exhibition event in the breathtaking heights of Tibet. The autonomous region of China is well-known for its dizzying elevation of 4,380 meters, and like many visitors, Robertson found himself in need of a bit of oxygen help.
Upon reaching his Tibetan hotel, the snooker ace couldn’t resist sharing his high-altitude adventure with his followers, posting footage that even gave a shoutout to Williams. Robertson recalled thinking Williams was just having a laugh when he warned him about the oxygen tanks, saying, “And you said you have to just walk around the hotel room with this frigging oxygen tank. I thought you were absolutely taking the mick, wow, this is unreal.” Turns out, it was no joke!
Williams had experienced the thin air firsthand during a similar exhibition earlier this year and had given Robertson a heads-up. Robertson will now join Williams, along with Kyren Wilson and Chinese players Wu Yize and Xiao Guodong, for the special event.
In addition to the oxygen adventure, Robertson and Williams shared some incredible clips of them trekking the Tibetan mountains, leaving fans both curious and amazed at the heights they reached. Robertson made it clear, though, that he’s not planning on going any higher than Lhasa’s 3,656m altitude. Who knew snooker could offer such thrilling escapades? Keep an eye on these stars as they continue their high-altitude journey!