European Snooker Championship Kicks Off in Sofia

Bulgarian Minister of Sports Svilen Neykov opened the 2011 European Snooker Championship in Sofia Tuesday. Photo by BGNES

The 2011 European Snooker Championship started Tuesday at the Dedeman Princess hotel in Bulgaria's capital Sofia.

The first strike of the high-profile event was given by Bulgarian Minister of Sport Svilen Neykov.

The championship will last through June 17 and will feature competitions in three divisions – men, women and veterans, totaling 120 competitors from 35 countries.

Four-time world champion John Higgins will guest at the event June 16 to hold demonstration games against Bulgarian players.

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