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Sony Pictures Networks acquires snooker rights

Sony Pictures Networks
Sony Pictures Networks

Sony Pictures Networks India has acquired the exclusive India and Indian Sub-Continent broadcast and digital rights to telecast the third Indian Open World Ranking Snooker Tournament.

The tournament, which will be held in Hyderabad between 4th July and 9th July will be shown on Sony Six. It will be televised on Sony Liv.

Sony Pictures Networks Sports cluster executive vice president & business head Prasana Krishnan said, ���As broadcasters, we showcase a diverse range of content that will appeal to our audiences and we believe that we can help create new fans for some of these sporting events. Driven by consistent performances of leading Indian players, the popularity of cue sports has grown over the years. As an international professional ranking snooker tournament, the Indian Open will feature the best of International and Indian cueists. With the inclusion of cue sports in SPN�۪s sports portfolio, we are continuing our endeavour to have something for every viewer.�۝

President of the Billiards and Snooker Federation of India and the International Billiards and Snooker Federation Capt P.V.K. Mohan added, ���I am very pleased that SONY SIX is partnering with BSFI to cover the event live on all the five days of the tournament during prime time slots. Snooker will be taken to a whole new level with Sony SIX coming on board for the first time since Indian Open started 3 years ago. BSFI in its new partnership with SPN is excited about the prospects that are likely to develop in Cue Sports. The Indian Open is a marquee event which has become very popular with both domestic and international players and is highly rated among the ranking events that take place around the globe. In addition to this, both the International and Indian players have expressed their delight about one of the biggest sports channels of the country telecasting and streaming the event. This will create tremendous awareness and visibility for the tournament as well as the sport.�۝