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Snooker legend given special permission to make uniform change after suffering injury

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Snooker legend Jimmy White has been given permission to wear slippers during his Scottish Open qualifier on Monday. The 64-year-old has suffered an ankle injury, which has led to him being permitted to switch from his smart uniform. White has been permitted to wear slippers after suffering an ankle injury Getty White will wear slippers when he faces Leone Crawley in his first qualifier for the tournament, which is held in Leicester, England. Typically, professional players have to follow strict dress codes when competing on the World Snooker Tour. The WPBSA (World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association) enforce rules on every part of clothing on a player. When it comes to shoes, their guidelines explain that they have to wear formal shoes that do not expose the feet. Loafers and dress boots are also permitted, but sports shoes, high boots and shoes with a completely flat sole are not. White’s slippers are likely to have a flat sole, so it seems he has been allowed to deviate fr