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Mark Allen returns to snooker after six months away
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Northern Ireland snooker star Mark Allen has returned to competition at the Northern Ireland Open in Belfast after a six-month break from the tour. He gave an emotional interview after a defeat at the Waterfront Hall, saying he had been in a bad place, and was seen meditating between frames. World Snooker chairman Jason Ferguson said he is fully behind Allen as he deals with mental health struggles.
Why now: The former champion's return after a long absence and his openness about mental health have drawn wide attention.
Mark AllenJason FergusonWorld SnookerNorthern Ireland OpenBelfast
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- Snooker player Mark Allen’s comments on mental health are a big win over secrecy and misplaced shame · Belfast Telegraph
- Snooker chief Jason Ferguson 'fully behind' Mark Allen in mental health battle · ESPN
- ‘In a bad place at the minute’: Mark Allen breaks down in emotional interview after Waterfront Hall defeat · Belfast Telegraph
- Mark Allen return confirmed as snooker star to play first tournament for six months · Daily Express
- Mark Allen meditates in between frames at Northern Ireland Open as snooker star returns after six-month hiatus · The Sun
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