Chinese cue star Ding finds new role in cartoon
BEIJING - Chinese billiards star Ding Junhui builds up his heroic image again, but this time as a cartoon series hero.
As the first of its kind in China with the hero of a sports star, the 26-episode cartoon series Dragon Ball No.1, based on Ding's growth from a shy boy to a cue star, is expected to be broadcast on TV in 2010.
The series tells the story of how a nine-year-old boy called Xiao Hui, with the aid of the his family and friends, grew into a pool player and finally win the world title.
"He is much cuter than me and I can't wait to watch the cartoon," said Ding, referring to his image in the cartoon with red-color hair and robust figure in additional to his super power of playing billiards.
Ding said he wanted to introduce cuesports to more Chinese people, especially to the children, through the cartoon.
"But more importantly, I hope the children can learn the importance of team spirit and work hard to realize their dreams as they enjoy the cartoon," he said.
BEIJING - Chinese billiards star Ding Junhui builds up his heroic image again, but this time as a cartoon series hero.
As the first of its kind in China with the hero of a sports star, the 26-episode cartoon series Dragon Ball No.1, based on Ding's growth from a shy boy to a cue star, is expected to be broadcast on TV in 2010.
The series tells the story of how a nine-year-old boy called Xiao Hui, with the aid of the his family and friends, grew into a pool player and finally win the world title.
"He is much cuter than me and I can't wait to watch the cartoon," said Ding, referring to his image in the cartoon with red-color hair and robust figure in additional to his super power of playing billiards.
Ding said he wanted to introduce cuesports to more Chinese people, especially to the children, through the cartoon.
"But more importantly, I hope the children can learn the importance of team spirit and work hard to realize their dreams as they enjoy the cartoon," he said.