Crucible to retain World Championship
22/04/2005 - 12:20:34Snooker chiefs have decided the World Championship will stay at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield for the next five years.
But organisers announced at Sheffield’s indoor Peace Gardens that they will investigate building a new venue.
Sheffield has hosted the tournament since 1977, but had to bid against other cities, including Liverpool and Birmingham, to retain it.
The Crucible’s facilities will be refurbished, although the seating capacity is expected to remain at its current level.
