The sport’s authorities have released a statement defending their attempts to successfully complete the 2019/20 campaign.
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WPBSA Offers Monetary Support to Main Tour Players
Snooker’s governing body will provide support to its members amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic that has resulted in tournament cancellations.
Flagship World Snooker Federation Events Set for Australia
The World Snooker Federation (WSF) announced a new agreement on Friday which will see two major amateur tournaments held in Australia in January 2021.
African Games Snooker Golds for Morocco
Moroccan snooker players dominated on home soil by claiming a trio of gold medals as the sport was contested at the African Games for the first time in its history.
Shaun Murphy Leaves Players Commission
The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) has announced that Shaun Murphy has stepped down from his role of Chairman of the Players Commission.
Jason Ferguson Calls Olympic Bid “Weak”
Jason Ferguson, the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association chairman, has taken aim at the recent failure of cue sports’ bid to gain Olympic status.
Yu Delu and Cao Yupeng Suspended for Match Fixing
It has been announced today that Chinese players Yu Delu and Cao Yupeng have been handed long-term suspensions for match fixing.
Billiard Sports Launch Olympic 2024 Bid
Billiard sports launched its bid to become part of the Paris 2024 Olympic Sports programme today at a special ceremony at the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
African Confederation Joins WSF
The African Billiards and Snooker Confederation (ABSC) has become the latest regional body to become a full member of the World Snooker Federation (WSF). The agreement follows positive discussions between both organisations in recent months, during which it has become clear that the interests of the WSF and ABSC are aligned[Read More…]
Cao Yupeng, Yu Delu, David John Suspended
Chinese duo Cao Yupeng and Yu Delu, as well as Welshman David John, have all been handed suspensions by the WPBSA following investigations into alleged breaches. In the case of Yu, this relates to manipulating the outcome of five matches he was involved in since 2015, failing to report two[Read More…]