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Snooker · NetherlandsJan Verhaas, one of snooker’s most experienced officials who has taken charge of six World Championship finals, has decided to retire from refereeing in order to focus on his roles as an assessor and tournament director. The Dutchman first refereed on the professional tour in 1991 and has gone on to become one of the best respected officials on snooker’s international circuit. In 2003 he became the first referee from outside the UK to take charg…Read Article
Legendary Referee Jan Verhaas Puts Away Gloves
World Games · ChengduXiao Guodong and Bai Yulu both won gold medals for China at the 2025 World Games in Chengdu. Both players elected to compete in the event and represent their country, sacrificing the chance to play in the Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters. Bai beat Thailand’s Narucha Phoemphul 2-0 in the women’s six-red final on Wednesday. Playing in the World Games for the first time, she lost one of her group matches but hit back to qualify for the knockout phase. …Read Article
