Authorities treating snooker stars like lab rats:Ronnie Ou00e2u0080u0099Sullivan

Updated On: 31 July, 2020 02:32 PM IST | London | AFP

Osullivan, a five-time world champion, launched his attack on the plan after asthma-suffering fellow player Anthony Hamilton said he fears for his health at Sheffields Crucible Theatre

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Ronnie O'Sullivan claims snooker stars are being treated like lab rats at this year's World Championship over the decision to allow spectators into snooker's premier event. O'Sullivan, a five-time world champion, launched his attack on the plan after asthma-suffering fellow player Anthony Hamilton said he fears for his health at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre. The World Championship, which starts today, is one of three sports events in Britain used to test the safe return of fans in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Helpless situation

O'Sullivan said: "They're treating this snooker event like lab rats really, so what can you do? You can sit here and complain and say it isn't right, but it is what it is. Maybe they have to start doing tests on crowds at some point. You've got to start somewhere, [so why not] start with snooker players—less insurance to pay out for Anthony Hamilton than there is for Lewis Hamilton."

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