The world of snooker has many characters and is played with a cue. It is a popular TV sport, and it has been televised. The sport has a rich past and has been played since ancient times. The World Snooker Championship (WSC) is the most important and oldest tournament in snooker. The prize money is PS500,000.
Snooker is a game with many characters
The story of the game of snooker is often filled with colorful characters. Snooker has been a popular game in the United States since its birth in 1980s. It is now more popular than football. The game has been elevated to a high level of drama by its characters, which has made it more popular. With its portrayal, by BBC Documentary Series, of the game's celebrities as soap opera characters, it has also been made famous by the BBC.
Many of these characters have a background that is different from theirs. Many of these players are not born champions, and they compete for the world championship. One player even failed to win a major tournament. This player, however, was considered a "future superstar" at the time he played the game.
It is played by a cue
Snooker is a sport where the game is played with a cue and a ball. Each shot is subject to rules. First, choose your shot. It is possible to hit the cueball against the tables bumpers and make a shot. This will ensure that the ball is exactly where you want it.
Curved tip on the cue. The chalk is the soft material that gives shape to the cue's tip. This chalk is different from the chalk used for blackboards. Another part of the cue is a baton that fits over the back of the cue and makes the cue longer. The baton is used for long shots. Another piece of equipment used in snooker is a stick with an X-shaped head. This is used to catch the ball out of reach.
It will be televised
Snooker is televised across several countries. In the United Kingdom, the game can be seen on BBC One and BBC Two, as well as the BBC iPlayer. Major events can also be aired on Discovery+ and Eurosport. DAZN provides the United States with the game. The BBC in Europe and ITV in the United States also cover the sport.
The World Championship, which is held every Spring in Sheffield, is the biggest tournament in the world. It is televised live. The final of last year's tournament was seen by a record four million viewers. Other events include the UK Championship in York and the Masters, which features an elite 16-man field.