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Snooker Star Struggles for Breath on World Championship Stage
23 Apr
Summary
- Jones experienced breathing difficulties during his defeat.
- Asthma symptoms made concentration difficult for the player.
- Breathing issues can escalate into panic attacks and headaches.
Jak Jones, the 2024 runner-up of the World Snooker Championship, revealed on Wednesday that he experienced severe breathing difficulties during his opening-round match.
Jones was defeated 10-2 by Mark Selby. He stated that his asthma symptoms significantly impacted his ability to concentrate and that the pressure in his head and headaches were challenging.
The 32-year-old player elaborated that these breathing struggles can develop into panic attacks, making him feel an urge to remove his shirt. While he conceded he likely would have lost by the same score, he admitted his asthma made the situation considerably harder.
Jones also mentioned that his asthma is the reason he opts not to wear a bow tie during competitions.
