Snooker makes Olympic bid
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Posted at 16:04
Snooker has submitted a bid to be included in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
The Japanese host city is permitted to add one sport to the list already approved by the International Olympic Committee and the World Professional Billiards & Snooker Association believe the fact it is watched by nearly half a billion people worldwide and played competitively in over 90 countries makes the sport a viable candidate.
Chairman Jason Ferguson said: "There are few sports which can match the skill and concentration of snooker; our players are pushed to their limits in mind and dedication. You do not have to look far to see the fundamental principles of the Olympic Movement being promoted at the highest level within our sport."
This was also mentioned by a Japanese player about billiards being in the Olympics in Japan, i heard the host nation would like it included. This would be the lift cuesports needs.
#bbcsportsday
Posted at 16:04
Snooker has submitted a bid to be included in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
The Japanese host city is permitted to add one sport to the list already approved by the International Olympic Committee and the World Professional Billiards & Snooker Association believe the fact it is watched by nearly half a billion people worldwide and played competitively in over 90 countries makes the sport a viable candidate.
Chairman Jason Ferguson said: "There are few sports which can match the skill and concentration of snooker; our players are pushed to their limits in mind and dedication. You do not have to look far to see the fundamental principles of the Olympic Movement being promoted at the highest level within our sport."
This was also mentioned by a Japanese player about billiards being in the Olympics in Japan, i heard the host nation would like it included. This would be the lift cuesports needs.