Mistrzostwa świata w snookera pozostaną na Crucible do 2045 roku
Światowa organizacja snookera i rada miasta Sheffield zawarły umowę, która zagwarantuje pozostanie prestiżowych mistrzostw świata na arenie Crucible Theatre w Sheffield co najmniej do 2045 roku. Wraz z decyzją planuje się modernizację obiektu za 45 milionów funtów, która obejmie dodanie 500 nowyc...
WST president Barry Hearn says ‘sentiment’ played a part500 seats to be added to the theatre in £45m refitBarry Hearn concedes he has let his heart rule his head for the first time in his career after striking a remarkable new long-term deal to keep snooker’s world championship at the Crucible Theatre – before hinting that his son Eddie was among those who were against the decision.The tournament has been played at the 980-seat venue in Sheffield since 1977, and it will remain there until at least 2045 with an option to extend to 2050 after World Snooker Tour and Sheffield city council agreed a contract to ensure snooker’s most prestigious event will stay at its spiritual home. Continue reading...