Chinanews.net client March 21st. The World Television Federation officially announced on the 20th that in view of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, the 2020 Snooker World Championships will be postponed. The World Taiwan Federation hopes that the World Championships can be rescheduled to July or August, but it will ultimately depend on the specific situation.
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The World Championship is the first of the three major snooker tournaments and symbolizes the highest honor of the snooker sport. Trump reached the top in last year's game, achieving a Grand Slam.
The 2020 Snooker World Championship was originally scheduled for a qualifying round from April 8th to 15th, and a contest between the April 18th and May 4th at the Cruzburg Theatre in Sheffield, UK. This is also the first time that the Cruzburg Theater has failed to host the World Championships since April 1977.
After the event is postponed, the World Television Federation hopes to postpone the race to July or August, but it also needs to communicate with the broadcaster. The World Federation of Taiwan also stated that when the new season is determined, the tickets for the race will be automatically rescheduled, and the refund policy will be announced at that time.
World Snooker Tour Chairman Hearn said that snooker players need game opportunities to earn a bonus life, "so we are responsible to them, and we are still exploring the feasibility of holding some games behind closed doors."
It is reported that more details will be announced next week. (Finish)