Summary
Hundreds of people competed in the 60th World Conker Championships in Northamptonshire. Matt Cross, a newcomer, won the title after a close competition. The event drew more attention due to last year’s cheating scandal.
Key Facts
- The World Conker Championships took place in Northamptonshire for its 60th year.
- Competitors from many places participated, aiming to win the "King and Queen Conker" titles.
- Matt Cross from Bourne, Lincolnshire, won the overall championship.
- Mags Blake from Corby won the women's title but lost to Matt Cross in the final showdown.
- Last year's competition faced controversy over accusations of a steel conker, but the accused player was cleared.
- Organizers attributed increased interest to last year’s scandal.
- There were concerns about adequate conkers due to a hot, dry summer, but nuts were sourced from multiple locations, including the Royal estate at Windsor Castle.
