World Snooker Championship postponed as coronavirus continues to rip up sporting calendar
The World Snooker Tour hope to move the tournament to July or August
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Your support makes all the difference.The Betfred World Snooker Championship has been postponed in another major change to the sporting calendar caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
The World Snooker Tour said on Friday in a statement that it intends to host the tournament, which had been due to run from April 18 to May 4, in July or August at the Crucible.
The statement added: “We are awaiting feedback from the BBC and our other principal broadcasters before dates are confirmed and we hope to make a further announcement in the coming days.”
WST chairman Barry Hearn said: “These are tough times for everyone but we are determined to get through it.
“Fans around the world – as well as the 144 players involved – are anxious to know if and when the World Championship will go ahead.
“I can assure everyone that we are doing all we can alongside our broadcasters, the venues and other partners to confirm new dates as soon as possible.”
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