Draft:George Pragnell

George Pragnell is an English snooker player.

Early life

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He was born in Walthamstow. His family moved to Harlow when he was six years-old before later relocating to Norwich, where he started playing snooker with his father at the age of 12 years-old.[1]

Career

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He reached the last-16 of the 2018 Paul Hunter Classic, with his run including wins over David Gilbert and Norwich practise partner Barry Pinches.[1]

In 2022 he lost in tbe final of the Q Tour event in Brighton to Martin O'Donnell.[2] He was invited to play in the qualifying rounds for the 2023 World Snooker Championships where he lost 10-8 in the first round against Ashley Hugill.[3]

He reached the penultimate round of the second event of 2025 Q School before losing to Patrick Whelan (snooker player).[4] After his performances at Q School he was ranked tenth in the 2025 Q School Order of Merit.[5]

As a top-up player, he was drawn in the round-robin stage of the 2025 Championship League against Cheung Ka Wai, Zhang Anda and Chris Totten, finishing second in his group after earning a 2-2 draw against Cheung and defeating Totten 3-1.[6][7]

Personal life

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A keen football fan, he is a support of Tottenham Hotspurs.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "PRAGNELL DETERMINED TO FULFIL PRO TOUR DREAM". epsb.co.uk. 7 December 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
  2. ^ "O'DONNELL DOWNS PRAGNELL FOR Q TOUR TITLE". wpbsa.com. 18 September 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
  3. ^ "World Championship qualifying draw: Full draw for qualifying rounds at English Institute of Sport". Sporting Life. 12 April 2023. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
  4. ^ "URSENBACHER ON VERGE OF TOUR RETURN". wst.tv. 25 May 2025. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
  5. ^ "2025 Q School Order of Merit". wst.tv. 13 June 2025. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
  6. ^ "CHAMPIONSHIP LEAGUE SNOOKER 2025". championshipleaguesnooker.co.uk. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
  7. ^ Caulfield, David (July 4, 2025). "Ng On Yee impresses in Stage One victory". Snookerhq.com. Retrieved 5 July 2025.