The snooker tournament world championship is an event that is highly viewed by fans around the globe. The highlight of any sporting calendar is this annual event. It was established over 90 years ago in 1927. In its history, it has helped to preserve snooker as a sport.
When it was first launched, snooker was a simple way to fill the airtime on television. Winning tournaments or winning tours could bring in a lot of cash. At the beginning of the new millennium, snooker became a popular mass-market game. Dennis Taylor and Alex Higgins were two of the most prominent players in the game and helped popularize the sport.
Although the snooker World Championship has been held in many locations, the Crucible Theatre has been home for the last 40. It has a capacity for 980 spectators and is one the most famous and iconic sporting venues in the world. The tournament will be held at the venue until 2027, despite the fact that the building has been renovated in recent years.
Some of history's greatest snooker matches were held at the Crucible Theatre. Below is a collection of the greatest matches. These are the most memorable moments of snooker history.
The snooker world champion is a competition between the best players in the world. This has helped to keep the sport alive. 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 the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association seized the professional game in 1969 it wasn't until the 1970s when snooker really became competitive. In the 1980s, the world championship of snooker had only 16 participants. Each player earned a little fortune through winning tournaments and tours. The level of competition in the 1990s had reached a point where the prize money could be substantially increased.
Ronnie O'Sullivan won the 1997 snooker championship and became the most famous snooker player on the planet. In the final, he defeated Mick Price 18-13. His performance sent ripples through the snooker world. He is regarded as the greatest snooker players of all times and is well-known for his ability to bring drama and excitement into the game.
There have been many memorable matches at the snooker World Championship. One of these matches took place in 1985. Two days of drama and emotion brought two of the most dramatic semi-finals to a deciding stage.
The climax of the final was watched by the largest post-midnight audience on any channel. Michael Jordan, who was smiling broadly when he returned to the chair after the match, was greeted by the audience. He knew that he was determined to win the championship after a long day on the green.