The new rules of the 2024 World Snooker Championship are really eye-catching, especially for the additional bonus setting of 147 points in a single stroke, which undoubtedly adds more highlights to the competition. As a sports blogger, I'm excited about this change and think it will be a great motivation for the players, while also bringing more exciting action to the audience.
In the new rules announced by the World Taiwan Federation, the prize composition of 147 points in a single stroke is quite attractive: 147 points in the qualifying stage will be awarded 10,000 pounds, and the prize money will be doubled to 40,000 pounds in the main stage, and there will be a bonus of 15,000 pounds for the highest score in a single stroke. What's even more remarkable is that the three tournaments also set up a whopping 147,000 pounds in prize money. Such a bonus setting will undoubtedly motivate players to hit this highest achievement in snooker.
This is undoubtedly a huge motivation for Ding Junhui, Mark Allen and Xu Si, three players who have a chance to win additional bonuses. Ding Junhui and Mark Allen, as seeded players in snooker, are naturally not to be underestimated. They have already shown their ability to score 147 points in other competitions this season, so it is not impossible to score that high score again at the World Championships. Although Xu Si needs to start from the qualifying round, if he can successfully advance to the main draw and score 147 points, then he will have a chance to win a generous bonus.
Of course, for these top players, winning is still their primary goal. After all, the prize money for the winner of the World Championships is as high as 500,000 pounds, which is a big temptation for any snooker player. Therefore, while pursuing 147 points, they will also weigh the relationship between winning and hitting high scores.
Here I have to mention O'Sullivan. As the player with the most 147 points, his attitude towards the prize money has always been in the spotlight. In the past, O'Sullivan even chose to score 146 points because of the bonus issue, which is enough to see the importance of the bonus for professional snooker players. However, as he gets older and accumulates honors, I believe that O'Sullivan now values the honor of the world championship more than anything else. However, if there is a chance to hit 147 points and get an extra bonus, he may also be tempted.
In addition to the incentive effect of the prize money, I think the new rules will also have a profound impact on the competition. First of all, it improves the spectacle of the game. Spectators are looking forward to seeing the players score highly, and the new rules certainly increase that possibility. Secondly, it helps to promote the development of snooker. The higher prize money will attract more young players to devote themselves to the sport, thereby increasing the level of competition and influence of snooker.
In general, the new rules of the World Taiwan Federation have added more highlights and suspense to the upcoming World Snooker Championships. I'm looking forward to seeing the players show a higher level of competition and bring great matches to the audience!"
In addition, from the new rules, we can also get a glimpse of some development trends in snooker. In recent years, snooker has been pushing for its own reforms and innovations to attract more viewers and sponsors. Increasing the prize money and increasing the spectacle and competitiveness of the tournament is undoubtedly an important part of these reform measures.
In my opinion, snooker is gradually moving towards a more commercial and professional path. This is not only reflected in the increase in prize money, but also in the organization of the event, publicity and promotion. With the rapid development of the global sports industry, snooker also needs to keep pace with the times and constantly adapt to the changes in the market and the needs of the audience.
Of course, for snooker players, the pursuit of high scores and winning is not the only goal. They also need to show their own style and characteristics in the game, and build a deep emotional connection with the audience. In this way, it can not only enhance personal popularity and influence, but also contribute to the development of snooker.
Looking back at history, we can see that the sport of snooker is constantly evolving and evolving. From the original gentleman's sport to today's sports with a wide base of people, snooker has come a long way. The introduction of the new rules has undoubtedly injected new vitality and impetus into the sport.
I look forward to seeing the sport of snooker continue to grow in the context of globalization. It is hoped that more young people can understand and love this sport and become a new force in snooker. At the same time, I also look forward to seeing more Chinese players achieve excellent results in international competitions such as the World Snooker Championship and win glory for the country!
Finally, I would like to say that whether you are a big fan of snooker or an occasional viewer of the sport, the new rules will make your game experience even more exciting. Let's look forward to the upcoming World Snooker Championship!