🎱 Snooker fans, did you know? Tatiana Woollaston, one of the top referees in the snooker world, is actually barred from officiating her husband’s matches! 👩⚖️♥️
Hailing from Belarus and now based in Leicester, Tatiana is known for overseeing games involving the sport’s biggest names—except one, her partner Ben. Since tying the knot in 2011, they’ve set clear professional boundaries despite both being heavily involved in the snooker circuit.
Ahead of the 2024 UK Championship, Tatiana shared, “He’s on the circuit as a player, and I’m on the circuit as a referee. We’ve never really mixed that.” Though Ben didn’t qualify for this year’s World Championship, it doesn’t make avoiding his matches any less a rule.
The Woollastons are all about balance. Tatiana continues to pursue her passion for snooker with Ben’s unwavering support, while they juggle family life and work. When Ben’s not competing, he’s on school pickup duty, with a little help from mum.
Tatiana’s skills on the green baize have even earned her praise from snooker legends like Ronnie O’Sullivan and Reanne Evans, who have hailed her as a top-class referee.
Besides her refereeing accolades, Tatiana also holds a long-standing position at Next, a company that fully supports her snooker commitments. It’s the perfect match for a woman who’s been passionate about the sport since her youth—back when she and her dad never missed a match on Russian-language Eurosport!
An inspiring figure in both the snooker world and beyond, Tatiana Woollaston proves you can wear many hats and excel at them all. Hats off to you, Tatiana! 🎩🙌
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