SNOOKER star Mark Williams needed oxygen during a match after sharing a worrying picture online.
The Welshman left fans concerned after taking part in an exhibition snooker match in Tibet.
Williams, 49, posted a snap to social media showing him with tubes up his nose.
In the background there was a large oxygen tank which had the tubes hooked into it.
Williams appeared tired as he looked at the camera.
And he captioned the photo: “Oxygen was needed at the interval.”
He added: “Was going to fall over on the first frame.”
Williams’ message sparked questions from fans who were desperate to know if he was alright.
One said: “Hope you’re okay Wilko.”
Another declared: “You don’t look too well, please get better soon.”
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Another added: “Need you fit for the Masters.”
However, there was a plot twist as Williams revealed he was not ill.
In fact, the three-time world champ was playing at altitude in one of the highest cities in the world.
Tibetan town Lhasa stands at a height of 3656m, meaning oxygen is necessary for those who aren’t locals.
Williams replied to one message: “I’m in Tibet playing, if you don’t take oxygen it’s goodnight.”
To others he said: “I’m fine. I’m not sick. It’s because I’m in Tibet 15000 (feet) up in the sky.”