The game of snooker can be played with a cue. There are many characters in the world. It is a televised sport and has become popular with armchair potters. The sport has a rich past and has been played since ancient times. The World Snooker Championship has the longest and most valuable tournament in snooker. The prize money for the winner of the World Snooker Championship is PS500,000.
Snooker has many players
Many colorful characters are part of the story of snooker. Snooker, which was popularized in the 1980s has become a national obsession. It surpasses football for popularity. The characters have elevated the game to a level of drama that has helped it reach the public conscience. The BBC's documentary series "Snooker" has made the game famous with its portrayal as soap opera characters of the game's stars.
Many of these characters have a background that is different from theirs. For example, the world championship is contested by a number of players who were not necessarily born champions. In fact, there was even one player who never won a major tournament. The player who played the first game was considered a future star.
It is played with a cue
Snooker is a game that involves a cue and a stick. There are rules that govern each shot. First, choose your shot. The shot can be made by hitting the cue ball at an angle against the bumpers of the table, so that the ball is placed close to where you want it.
Curved edges are found on the cue. The curved tip is made of a soft material called chalk. This chalk is different from the chalk used for blackboards. The baton, which fits over the back part of the Cue, makes the cue more long. Long shots can be made with the baton. A stick with a X-shaped head is another item of equipment used for snooker. This is used to hold the ball if it is out of reach.
It will be televised
In several countries, the Snooker World is televised. The game is available on BBC One and BBC Two in the United Kingdom as well as BBC iPlayer. Major events are also shown on Discovery+ and Eurosport. DAZN provides the United States with the game. The sport is also covered by the BBC and ITV in Europe.
The World Championship in Sheffield is the most prestigious tournament. It's televised live, and last year's final was seen by an audience of four million people. Other events include The UK Championship in York and The Masters, which have a 16-man field.