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WST President and former Chairman Barry Hearn was presented with the Coutts Lifetime Achievement Award at the 20th edition of the Sport Industry Awards yesterday evening. Hearn stepped down as Chairman earlier this year, having taken over in June 2010. Yesterday evening’s honour was awarded after almost 40 years in the business, having founded Matchroom… Read More

We caught up with the World Snooker Chairman to talk about the Coral Shoot Out, the Ladbrokes World Grand Prix, increased prize money for the China Open and much more.

World Snooker Chairman Barry Hearn was at the Crucible today to announce plans for the professional tour for the coming years. Hearn took control of snooker in 2010 when total prize money for the tour was £3.5 million, with just eight events on the circuit. Now the prize money has grown to £8 million, with… Read More

World Snooker Chairman Barry Hearn is to be awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of East London. Hearn, 66, is being honoured in recognition of his services to sport over the last four decades. He was nominated for the degree by UEL’s School of Health, Sport and Bioscience. He has been behind some of… Read More

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World Snooker Chairman Barry Hearn and six-time World Champion Steve Davis were at William De Ferrers school in Essex today for a Cue Zone Into Schools event. A total of 64 children took part and competition winners picked up prizes including trophies, iTunes and WH Smith vouchers. Every child received a snooker cue and case… Read More

Following comments made by Ronnie O’Sullivan on Twitter today, World Snooker Chairman Barry Hearn said: “We take these type of allegations very seriously. We have written to Ronnie asking him to explain his comments and to provide details of any match fixing and the names of the players that he is referring to. “Clearly, to… Read More

World Snooker Chairman Barry Hearn presented Haven House Children’s Hospice with a cheque for £120,600 this week. Haven House was our official charity for the 2011/12 season. Find out more at www.havenhouse.org.uk Mike Palfreman, Chief Executive of the Woodford Green hospice, said: “This really is an amazing sum and we are so grateful to Barry… Read More