Stephen Hendry's Legendary Career
Explore the achievements of Stephen Hendry, one of the greatest snooker players.
- World Championships winner
- Dominated the 1990s
- Over 36 ranking titles
- Triple Crown winner
Wst
2025-12-02
About WST
Explore the pivotal roles of the World Snooker Tour and West Pharmaceutical Services in their respective industries.
Main professional circuit of snookerManaged by WPBSAComprises over 128 playersUp to 28 tournaments per seasonPrize fund exceeding £2.4 million for World Championship
The acronym WST refers to two major entities: World Snooker Tour (snooker) and West Pharmaceutical Services (pharmaceuticals). Understanding the context is crucial for exploring their significance in their respective fields.
Introduction
The acronym WST refers to two major entities:
- World Snooker Tour (sports)
- West Pharmaceutical Services (pharmaceuticals)
Each plays a pivotal role in its respective industry, with distinct histories, structures, and impacts. Understanding the context is crucial for accurate interpretation.
World Snooker Tour (WST)
History and Background
- The World Snooker Tour (WST) is the premier professional snooker circuit, established in the 1970s and now managed by the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA).
- The tour evolved from a single annual championship into a global circuit, with over 128 professional players competing in up to 28 tournaments per season.
- A two-tiered structure was introduced in the 1997–98 season to manage over-subscription, with the Main Tour (now WST) as the elite tier and secondary tours for development and qualification.
Major Tournaments
| Tournament Name | First Held | Status (2025) | Notable Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Snooker Championship | 1927 | Active | Oldest, most prestigious, Triple Crown, Crucible Theatre (Sheffield), 17-day format, best-of-35 final |
| UK Championship | 1977 | Active | Triple Crown, held in York, major ranking event |
| The Masters | 1975 | Active | Triple Crown, invitational, held at Alexandra Palace |
| China Open | 1985 | Replaced by Xi'an Grand Prix & Wuhan Open | Major Asian event, strong Chinese participation |
| Shanghai Masters | 2012 | Active | Invitational ranking, strong Chinese interest |
| German Masters | 1995 | Active | Held in Berlin, growing European presence |
Triple Crown Events are the most prestigious, with only a handful of players winning all three in a single season.
West Pharmaceutical Services
West Pharmaceutical Services specializes in pharmaceutical packaging and drug delivery systems.
Headquartered in Pennsylvania, the company serves over 100 countries.
- Founded in 1923
- Global leader in injectable pharmaceutical packaging
- Strong growth in revenue and profitability
- Innovative drug delivery systems
Our Sponsors
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