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4 days ago
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‘Unique atmosphere': Ronnie O'Sullivan happy to be back at Masters Snooker Championship in Jeddah
JEDDAH: Ronnie O'Sullivan is excited to be back in the Kingdom for the Masters Snooker Championship in Jeddah. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport 'I love being here in Saudi Arabia at the Snooker Masters and enjoying its unique atmosphere,' he said on Monday of the contest which began on Aug. 8 and ends on Saturday. 'Saudi Arabia has set a wonderful example in hosting international tournaments. From the moment you arrive, you feel the grandeur of the tournament and the wonderful experience,' he added. The organizing committee of the championship held a press conference on Monday attended by Saudi Billiard and Snooker Federation President Naif Al-Jaweini, World Snooker Tour Chairman Steve Dawson, and Saudi Arabia's female referee Najla Al-Nuaimi. Al-Jaweini lauded the Ministry of Sports' role in the event, including the partnership with Matchroom and the WST. 'We are still at the beginning of the road, and in the coming years we will achieve many accomplishments to develop the level of players and referees, and we are pleased to welcome the world's elite players to this prestigious tournament,' said Al-Jaweini. The WST's Dawson said: 'The professional organization in Saudi Arabia is on par with the largest international tournaments.' He added that Saudi Arabia's decision to host the event for 10 years would 'contribute to the development of the game and building a base of talent, players, and referees capable of competing in the world rankings.' Al-Naimi said: 'I am proud to represent Saudi Arabia in the field of refereeing, and I hope to see more Saudi women in this field of this distinguished sport. 'The tournament has given me a wealth of experience by rubbing shoulders with the best referees in the world.' Defending champion Judd Trump also had praise for the Kingdom's organization. 'Since the first edition, the attendance and interest have been evident, leaving us with many beautiful memories. It would be great to play against a Saudi player in the future, and perhaps see one of them become a world champion.'
Arab News
08-08-2025
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Saudi Billiards and Snooker Federation unveils new logo ahead of world masters championship
JEDDAH: The Saudi Billiards and Snooker Federation has launched its new logo ahead of the World Masters Snooker Championship — one of the sport's four major global tournaments — scheduled from Aug. 8 to 16. The launch took place on Thursday evening on the sidelines of the Roundtable Conference at the Media Center in the Green Halls of Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City in Jeddah. The unveiling ceremony brought together the federation's President Naif Al-Jaweini, World Snooker Tour CEO Simon Brownell, former world champion Ken Doherty, and Saudi Arabia national team player Ziyad Al-Qabbani. The logo features a modern, stylized aesthetic with symbolic elements, including a depiction of Saudi Arabia's map, reflecting the federation's national identity and its alignment with future strategic goals. Al-Jaweini said the new logo represents a pivotal milestone in the federation's journey to build a distinctive visual identity that embodies its ambitions. He said the timing of the launch coincides with the Kingdom's hosting of the World Masters Snooker Championship, one of the sport's most prestigious tournaments.
