The sport of snooker shows quiet yet substantial transformation as men previously ruled this traditional competition.
Women are continuing their entry into professional snooker while simultaneously transforming the sport by breaking new ground which encourages younger generations of players.
Through professional playing levels and grassroots programmes women demonstrate that snooker offers playing opportunities to every individual.
During decades snooker emerged as a primarily male-dominated sport while women hardly found senior-level competitive opportunities.
The male-dominance perception in snooker has been broken by game-changers Reanne Evans and Ng On-yee.
As a 12-time champion of the World Women’s Snooker title Evans has established herself as a sport pioneer by competing against men in open tournaments and securing wins against them.
Ng On-yee from Hong Kong has secured three world championship titles while serving as a worldwide ambassador for women’s snooker to demonstrate female accuracy and skill in the sport.
These players not only reached individual success themselves but they set the example for additional women to pursue similar paths.
They defy stereotypes by showing in major tournaments that gender should not stop anyone from reaching snooker excellence.
Women snooker players have experienced increased exposure since media outlets dedicated more attention to their rise in popularity.
Through their dedication World Women’s Snooker (WWS) continues to support the women’s game by sponsoring tournaments that give female players opportunities to demonstrate their skills.
The number of projects that support women and girls in snooker is increasing across basic snooker participation programmes.
Worldwide snooker organisations and clubs promote women-only competitions and educational learning opportunities for players of every experience level.
The initiatives promote inclusive spaces that support women in various sport development opportunities.
Women in snooker are positioned for positive future growth. The sport strengthens its diversity and inclusiveness because it expands its opportunities while gaining public visibility and attracting more people at different levels.
