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Ouschan Returns To Partypoker Mosconi Cup For Team Europe
Albin Ouschan has joined Team Europe for this December’s partypoker Mosconi Cup after being selected by captain Alex Lely as the fourth player to join the line-up.
The 30-year-old Austrian will be making his fourth appearance at the event and holds an individual record bettered only by Vice Captain Karl Boyes for matches won by players with more than one appearance.
Ouschan, a former World Champion and two-time World Cup of Pool winner. Was exceptional for Europe in their 2018 defeat to USA but missed out on selection last year. However, he returns this time around alongside Fedor Gorst, Jayson Shaw and Joshua Filler with one player still to be selected.
“It is an incredible feeling to be back on the team,” said Ouschan. “It is one of the nicest things when you get a call from the captain to say that you are in. This year has been tough, but I knew I probably had a better chance if there were four or five wildcards.
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Filler Selected For Team Europe
Joshua Filler will make his third appearance for Team Europe at the 2020 partypoker Mosconi Cup, having been selected as captain Alex Lely’s second wildcard.
Filler became the youngest ever partypoker Mosconi Cup winner aged 19 in 2017 and took home the MVP title in his rookie appearance that year. He returned to the team in Las Vegas last year but, despite an impressive individual showing, was on the losing team as USA defended their title.
However, the 2018 World Champion and reigning US Open Champion is determined to help Europe bring home the Cup this year. He joins Fedor Gorst and Jayson Shaw on the team, with two further captain’s wildcard picks to be announced next month
“It is amazing, just from thinking about it I have goosebumps everywhere,” said Filler of his selection. “I am so glad that Alex picked me and I am back on the team.
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Shaw Joins Team Europe
Jayson Shaw will make his fifth consecutive appearance on Team Europe at this year’s partypoker Mosconi Cup after being selected as captain Alex Lely’s first wildcard pick for pool’s showcase event, which will take place at Alexandra Palace, London, this December 1-4, live on Sky Sports and DAZN.
Shaw joins automatic qualifier Fedor Gorst on the team, with Lely and vice-captain Karl Boyes to select three further wildcards over the coming weeks.
Former US Open champion Shaw made his partypoker Mosconi Cup debut in 2016 and made the winning 9-ball in front of a raucous Ally Pally crowd that year. Shaw was again a key contributor as Europe retained the Cup in 2017 and has become a senior member of the team despite defeats to Team USA in 2018 and 2019.
“I am delighted to be back on the team,” said Shaw during his unveiling, which was broadcast on Matchroom Pool’s YouTube channel and social media pages.
“It is what everybody plays for all season, to try and play in the Mosconi Cup and I feel honoured to be back on the team. I am praying now I am in that everything goes smoothly, and we can get back to a bit of normality for everyone. Then we can do what we do best, which is playing pool, and get out there and enjoy it.
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Snooker’s Coral Tour Championship To Run In June On ITV4
Snooker’s return to live action will continue later this month with the Coral Tour Championship from June 20th to 26th at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes.
The event was originally due to take place on March 17th to 22nd in Llandudno and then rescheduled for July 21st to 26th. But new dates in Milton Keynes have now been confirmed. The tournament will be behind closed doors with extensive live television coverage from ITV4.
This follows the success of this week’s Matchroom.Live Championship League, one of the first sporting events to be staged in the UK since March.
Following weeks of detailed liaison with the UK government, strict health and safety regulations, including Covid-19 testing for all players, officials and staff, have been put into place. These regulations have been followed meticulously this week, allowing the tournament to run smoothly.
The same procedures will be followed during the Coral Tour Championship, and the venue in Milton Keynes has again been selected as it has a hotel on site which means that all personnel can isolate without needing to leave the venue.
One day has been added to the original schedule which means that the whole event can be played on a single televised table, with one match on each day including the final on June 26th.
WST Chairman Barry Hearn said: “We are delighted to confirm dates for this event, coming hot on the heels of the Matchroom.Live Championship League. The feedback we have had this week from the players at the venue in Milton Keynes has been excellent. Any concerns they may have had about their own welfare have been laid to rest – in fact one player described it as â€probably the safest place on Earth.’
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Fans will also be able to live stream events through a subscription package and pay-per-view options in territories without current broadcast rights holders.
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The Best Snooker Player of All Time
Who is ultimately the world’s best snooker player of all time? It’s a clear cut answer...and that is Ronnie O’Sullivan. He is considered one of the most successful British sportspeople over the last 20 years.
So who is Ronnie O’Sullivan and what sets him above the rest? Keep reading to find out more about this snooker legend.
Who is Ronnie O’Sullivan?
This 44-year-old English professional snooker player has lived in the Chigwell, Essex area.
He is the proud father of three and grandfather to one. Though he has endured many tough times in his life, he has certainly worked hard at creating a name for himself.
Snooker Career
After getting into snooker at 7 years of age, Ronnie soon became a competitor to keep an eye on. He won his first club tournament at nine and his first under-16 British Championship at 13.
In 1991, the 15-year-old O’Sullivan participated in the English Amateur Championship. He proved himself to be the most gifted player in snooker history by making his first maximum break competitively.
Since joining professional ranks at 16-years-old, he has broken many records and won multiple championships. To date, he remains the youngest winner of a ranking tournament, the 1993 UK Championship.
What Makes Him So Great?
O’Sullivan stands in a league of his own. He is considered the greatest by many snooker fans around the world. Here are the top reasons why.
1. Dexterity
As a sportsperson, an injury could have a detrimental impact on your career.
Unless you’re ambidextrous, like Ronnie. His skill as a right-handed player is unmatched, not to mention his left hand. Sometimes he may switch as the shot requires it, other times it’s just for fun.
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