With the 2020-21 Championships fast approaching, we take a look at the history of the event, from 1976 to date
Tag: History
2016: Sherbini repeat in El Gouna
The 2016 Women’s Worlds saw Nour El Sherbini retain her title in an all-Egyptian final …
2015 : Sherbini the youngest in KL
The 2015 Women’s Worlds saw Nour El Sherbini become the youngest Women’s World Champion ever …
2015: Gaultier at last in Bellevue
Appearing in his fifth World final, France’s Gregory Gaultier finally became World Champion in Bellevue, USA …
2014 : Eight for Nicol in Cairo
Nicol David breaks Egyptian hearts as she claims an eighth World Title in Cairo …
2014 : Ramy’s third in Doha
Ramy Ashour claimed a third World Title amidst high drama in Doha, Qatar …
2013 : Matthew’s hat-trick in Manchester
Nick Matthew claims a third World Title in front of a home crowd in Manchester …