Former world snooker champion Ken Doherty announces he is retiring from the sport’s main tour. Multiple outlets report that the 56-year-old confirms he is stepping back from professional competition, ending a long career that spans more than three decades on the circuit. BBC Sport describes his retirement as bringing to a close a roughly 36-year professional career. Other coverage also frames the decision as a withdrawal from the main tour rather than an immediate stop to all competitive play. BreakingNews.ie reports he will continue to compete on the senior circuit. The articles also reference the public nature of his announcement through statements to the media, presenting his retirement as a personal decision after many years in professional snooker. Overall, the reporting is consistent that Doherty retires from the professional main tour while maintaining involvement in snooker through senior events.