The snooker championship is a tournament that is loved by millions of fans around the world. The highlight of the sporting calendar, this event is held every year. It was founded in 1927, more than 90 years ago. It has played a significant role in the preservation of snooker over its history.
When it first started, snooker was a cheap and easy way to fill airtime on television. The winning of tournaments and tours could help a player make a fortune. It was at the dawn of the millennium that snooker became a mainstream, mass-market sport. Dennis Taylor and Alex Higgins are two of the most well-known players in the game. They helped to popularize the sport.
The Crucible Theatre is the only venue that has hosted the snooker world championship for 40 years. With a capacity of 980 spectators, it has been one of the most famous and iconic sports venues in the world. The building has been renovated over the last decade but will still host the tournament until at most 2027.
Some of the greatest snooker matches ever held have been hosted at The Crucible Theatre. Below, we have compiled the top matches. These are some of the most memorable and iconic moments in the history snooker.
The snooker World Championship has been a great way to keep the sport in the public's eye. Its popularity has also increased, as a result of its emergence as a sport that is popular with young people and families.
Despite the fact that the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association took control of the professional game in 1969. However, snooker was only competitive until the 1970s. Only 16 players competed in the snooker championships in the 1980s. Each player earned a little fortune through winning tournaments and tours. By the 1990s, the competition had risen to a level that allowed the prize money to be significantly increased.
Ronnie O'Sullivan made snooker history in 1997 when he won a snooker World Championship. In the final, he defeated Mick Price 18-13. His performance made waves in the snooker industry. He is considered the greatest snooker play of all time, and he has a reputation for bringing excitement and drama to the table.
There have been many great matches in the snooker championship. 1985 was the year of one such match. Two days of excitement and drama brought about the final two semi-finals.
The biggest post-midnight audience of any channel viewed the final. Michael Jordan returned to his chair at the conclusion of the match and was warmly welcomed by the spectators with a wide smile. After a long, tiring day on green, Jordan knew it was important to win this championship.