2027 Crucible tournament relocation urged against by former World Snooker Champion Ken Doherty.

Ken Doherty, a former World Snooker Champion, urged snooker chiefs to reconsider moving the tournament from its long-standing venue, the Crucible, after its current deal expires in 2027. Doherty, who won the championship in 1997, criticized Barry Hearn, former World Snooker Tour chairman, for suggesting that finance would be the sole factor determining the future of the event. Doherty emphasized the value of the memories generated at the Crucible, which has hosted the tournament annually since 1977, over the potential financial gains from relocating to countries like Saudi Arabia or China.

April 26, 2024
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