'I’m carrying it with me' - Jack Lisowski reveals Ukraine inspiration after Neil Robertson win at World Championship

Jack Lisowski says his World Championship bid is being inspired by events in Ukraine even though he has been blocked from wearing the country’s flag on his waistcoat. Lisowski’s grandfather is from Ukraine, which has been invaded by Russia for the last two months. Ad/> He wore a Ukraine badge on his waistcoat in tournaments leading up to the World Championship to show his support for the country, but World Snooker refused to grant permission for the same gesture at the Crucible.

World ChampionshipWorld Championship LIVE — Ronnie up against Maguire before Trump faces Bingham33 MINUTES AGO Lisowski said that he planned to “wave the flag in the arena” if he beat Neil Robertson in the second round, and even though that didn’t happen after a thrilling victory, the 30-year-old said Ukraine was on his mind. “I wanted to wear the Ukraine badge and I wasn’t allowed for whatever reason so I said if I won that game I’d get the flag out, I haven’t got that yet!” he told Eurosport. “Last night I was thinking just win it so you can get a flag out.

We all know what’s going on, I should have the flag in my waistcoat but I’m not allowed. Lisowski wins 'Crucible classic' against Robertson Trump beats McGill to make quarter-finals “I just have to keep winning and say support Ukraine. I’m carrying it with me, I have said about it, I played three or four tournaments with the badge on and I felt proud wearing it.” Lisowski came through a thriller to beat pre-tournament favourite Robertson in a final-frame decider.

The Australian came back from 9-7 down, winning four frames in a row and making a 147 to move 11-10 ahead. However, Lisowski battled back and managed to book a quarter-final meeting with John Higgins. “That’s the best feeling I’ve