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Masters trophy renamed to honour Hunter
- Updated: April 20, 2016
Paul Hunter won the Masters title in 2001, 2002 and 20042016 World Snooker ChampionshipVenue: The Crucible Theatre, Sheffield Dates: 16 April – 2 MayCoverage: Live on BBC TV, BBC Red Button, BBC Sport app, Connected TVs and online.
The Masters trophy will be renamed the Paul Hunter Trophy from 2017 in honour of the three-time former winner, says World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn.
Hunter died from cancer at the age of 27 in 2006 and Hearn said on Wednesday that the sport “messed up” by not paying tribute to Hunter sooner.
“It’s the highest honour we can give,” Hearn told a media conference.
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