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BGonaSTICK · 29-04-06, 11:28 AM

Eurosport has signed a major five-year deal to air all snooker events from the World Snooker Association (WSA).

The channel plans to broadcast at least 300 hours a year of live coverage, including The Grand Prix, The UK Champs, The Masters, The Malta Cup, The Welsh Open, The China Open and The World Championships.

"World Snooker is delighted that TWI has secured such an excellent long term deal with Eurosport," said Sir Rodney Walker, Chairman of World Snooker Limited. "The many hours of coverage and extensive geographical reach that Eurosport provides is undoubtedly helping to build interest and participation in the sport in Europe and the Middle East."

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BGonaSTICK Dodgy Geezer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 9,718 Thanks: 3 Thanked 163 Times in 57 Posts	Eurosport signs five-year snooker deal Eurosport has signed a major five-year deal to air all snooker events from the World Snooker Association (WSA). The channel plans to broadcast at least 300 hours a year of live coverage, including The Grand Prix, The UK Champs, The Masters, The Malta Cup, The Welsh Open, The China Open and The World Championships. "World Snooker is delighted that TWI has secured such an excellent long term deal with Eurosport," said Sir Rodney Walker, Chairman of World Snooker Limited. "The many hours of coverage and extensive geographical reach that Eurosport provides is undoubtedly helping to build interest and participation in the sport in Europe and the Middle East." __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W