Snooker News - Archive 2009-03
2009 Snooker China Open to Be Sponsored by Bank of BeijingThe official sponsors for the 2009 Snooker China Open were announced this past weekend. The Bank of Beijing and Hyundai will be the new official sponsors for the World Snooker ranking event. The tournament will be called the Bank of Beijing 2009 World Snooker China Open. (31/03)
Rileys Snooker Clubs Cut Jobs and Close Clubs
Trade downturns and substantial debts have forced Rileys Snooker clubs to let go of two hundred people and shut down thirty snooker sites. Despite this big loss, Rileys has confirmed that the rest of their staff and the other one hundred and twenty nine clubs are secure. (27/03)
Mohammad Asif wins 34th National Snooker Championship Title
The 34th National Snooker Championships took place this past weekend and Mohammad Asif defeated Mohammad Sajjad 6-2 to take the championship title. Sajjad was struggling during the match and Asif was on his top game. (24/03)
Stephen Harrison Plans to Expand Academy
Stephen Harrison is a snooker pro who uses the sport to help those who are disadvantaged. Harrison operates the Stephen Harrison Academy which helps people with mental, physical and learning problems. Harrison recently announced that he plans to expand the Academy to help even more people. (19/03)
Maltese Snooker Players Get Ready for 2009 European Team Snooker Championships
The 2009 European Team Snooker Championships and the Under 19s Championships are set to take place beginning March 18th through the 26th. The Championships will take place in Russia and twenty teams from fifteen different European countries will be participating in the men’s category. Malta is sending twelve players to represent their country in the Championships. (17/03)
NJI 34th National Snooker Championship Announces New Details
The NJI 34th National Snooker Championship is set to take place on March 16th through the 21st at Karachi Gymkhana. NJI is sponsoring the event and more details have been announced that will most likely result in more players competing for the top prize. (13/03)
Scotland Snooker Player Claims Investigation Will Find Him Innocent
A formal investigation has been launched on the UK Championship defeat of Scotland snooker player Jamie Burnett. Burnett lost the Championship match and bookmakers saw heavy betting on him losing. This has prompted an investigation into the matter. (10/03)
John Higgins Reaches Snooker Championship League Final Stage
John Higgins has made it to the final stage of the Snooker Championship League after beating Steve Davis in the Group 6 decider match. The event took place at Crondon Park Golf Club in Essex and Higgins dominated the match up proving his skill in the game of snooker. (06/03)
Mohammad Yousuf Fails to Qualify for the 2009 National Snooker Championship
The 34th National Snooker Championship is set to take place later this month and the most decorated winner will not be present. Former World Champion Mohammad Yousuf will not be featured in the upcoming event. (03/03)
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