World Championship Qual 2024

World Championship Qual 2024

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The 2024 World Snooker Championship (officially the 2024 Cazoo World Snooker Championship) is a professional snooker tournament that is taking place from 20 April to 6 May 2024 at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England, the 48th consecutive year that the World Snooker Championship has been staged at the venue. The qualifying rounds took place from 8 to 17 April at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield. The 17th and final ranking event of the 2023–24 snooker season, it is organised by the World Snooker Tour and sponsored by car retailer Cazoo. The event is being broadcast domestically in the United Kingdom by the BBC, Eurosport, and Discovery+, as well as by other broadcasters worldwide. The winner will receive £500,000 from a total prize fund of £2,395,000.

Luca Brecel was the defending champion, having defeated Mark Selby in the 2023 final. Brecel lost 9‍–‍10 in the first round to David Gilbert. As a first time champion, he was unable to overcome the Crucible curse and he was the 19th first time champion who was unable to defend his title at the venue. In the third round of qualifying, Noppon Saengkham made a maximum break.

The World Championship Qual 2024 is a prestigious snooker tournament where players from around the world compete for a chance to qualify for the World Snooker Championship. The tournament features intense matches and high-level competition as players strive to showcase their skills and secure a spot in the ultimate snooker event. With a mix of seasoned professionals and up-and-coming talents, the World Championship Qual 2024 promises to be an exciting and thrilling event for both players and fans alike. Don't miss the action as the best snooker players battle it out for a chance at snooker glory.