World Snooker cues up Star extension

The World Snooker governing body has extended its partnership with Chinese sports equipment provider Star Xing Pai.

The new deal will run for a minimum of five years.

Star Xing Pai will continue to supply its Star Championship tables for use in all World Snooker events.

Jason Ferguson, chairman of World Snooker, said: “We continuously strive to provide optimum playing conditions at our tournaments and that is evident in the standard of play on the tour now. The quality of the Star tables has been tried and tested and it is clear that this product is second to none.”