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FILE PHOTO: Chinese snooker player Zhao Xintong in action. Mandatory Credits: Action Pictures / Craig Brough
Ten Chinese snooker players face match-fixing charges following an investigation by the integrity unit of the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA), it was announced on Wednesday.
Liang Wenbo, Li Hang, Lu Ning, Yan Bingtao, Zhao Xintong, Zhang Jiankang, Chen Zifan, Chang Bingyu, Zhao Jianbo and Bai Langning are the accused players.
Zhao Xintong, who won the 2021 British Championships and last year’s German Masters, is ranked ninth in the world, while Yan is a former Masters champion. Both players were banned from competing at the Masters last week.
Zhao Xintong was charged with fixing matches on the World Snooker Tour and betting on snooker, while Yan was charged with fixing matches on the World Snooker Tour and betting on snooker.
“The players (10) are currently suspended from competing on the World Snooker Tour and in other WPBSA events until the conclusion of the hearing or hearing and the determination of this matter,” the statement read.
“The matter will be referred to a formal hearing before the Independent Disciplinary Tribunal which will take place at a place and on a date to be confirmed.”
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