CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Mark Williams won his third world title, with an 18–16 win against John Higgins in the final match of the tournament.

Detailed explanation-2: -Historically, snooker has been an English sport, even as it grew in popularity in countries like Ireland, Scotland, and Australia. Initially created in 1875 by a British officer stationed in India, snooker quickly grew to be a beloved sport in the UK.

Detailed explanation-3: -O’Sullivan, Neil Robertson and Mark Allen have been the three big winners in 2022, claiming nine of the 20 titles on offer. Stream top snooker action live on discovery+ and eurosport.co.uk. Available on Eurosport app. Subscription and Internet connection required.

Detailed explanation-4: -Stephen Hendry and Ronnie O’Sullivan hold the joint record of seven world titles each in the modern era. Both Ray Reardon and Steve Davis have won six titles; John Higgins and Mark Selby four; John Spencer and Mark Williams three; and Alex Higgins two.

Detailed explanation-5: -The champions of the most prestigious events in snooker are rewarded handsomely for finding such angles. The winner of the first major of the year will get £250,000 this year. The entire prize pool is the same as it was in 2022, at £725,000, with a £15,000 payout for the highest break.