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Yan Bingtao and Zhao Xintong among five Chinese players handed increased bans after match-fixing probe

Yan Bingtao and Zhao Xintong are among five Chinese snooker players to have been handed increased suspensions from the sport for match-fixing. The duo were two of the most high-profile names to be involved in a scandal that resulted in the WPBSA (World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association) Disciplinary Commission dishing out a comprehensive list of punishments earlier in June. Ad However, the BBC reported that the Chinese Billiards and Snooker Association has now handed out stricter measures to five players.

China snooker hands lifetime bans to two players for match-fixing

BEIJING: China's national snooker body on Wednesday (Jun 21) issued lifetime bans to two players embroiled in a match-fixing scandal that has sent shockwaves through the sport.

Shaun Murphy reveals 'mixed feelings' on snooker match-fixing probe – 'Two life bans out of 10 not enough'

Shaun Murphy believes the sport's match-fixing probe has not gone far enough in dealing with the players guilty of «cheating» the public. The 2005 world champion welcomed lifetime bans for Liang Wenbo and Li Hang after an investigation by the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA), but fears the independent tribunal was too lenient with the other eight men. Ad 2021 Masters champion Yan Bingtao cannot return until December 2027 at the earliest after having a ban of seven years and six months reduced to five years for early admission and a guilty plea.

Neal Foulds on Yan Bingtao's snooker match-fixing ban – ‘I don’t know what possessed him'

Neal Foulds has given his view after the WPBSA (World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association) Disciplinary Commission handed down a raft of punishments following its investigation into match-fixing. Eurosport analyst Foulds has said he is bewildered by the course of action pursued by the 2021 Masters champion Yan Bingtao, who was banned for five years on Tuesday for fixing four matches and betting on the outcome of several others between 2016 and 2022. Ad Amid a range of punishments doled out pending an appeal to 10 Chinese professionals – which saw Liang Wenbo and Li Hang punished with lifetime bans in the WPBSA’s biggest investigation of match-fixing – Foulds could not understand why Yan would jeopardise his lofty standing in the sport.

Neal Foulds on Yan Bingtao's match-fixing ban – ‘I don’t know what possessed him'

Neal Foulds has given his view after the WPBSA (World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association) Disciplinary Commission handed down a raft of punishments following its investigation into match-fixing. Eurosport analyst Foulds has said he is bewildered by the course of action pursued by the 2021 Masters champion Yan Bingtao, who was banned for five years on Tuesday for fixing four matches and betting on the outcome of several others between 2016 and 2022. Ad Amid a range of punishments doled out pending an appeal to 10 Chinese professionals – which saw Liang Wenbo and Li Hang punished with lifetime bans in the WPBSA’s biggest investigation of match-fixing – Foulds could not understand why Yan would jeopardise his lofty standing in the sport.

Two Chinese players handed lifetime snooker bans for match-fixing

Chinese players Liang Wenbo and Li Hang have been handed lifetime bans for match-fixing by the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA), the governing body said on Tuesday (Jun 6).

Snooker match-fixing: Two given lifetime bans, Yan Bingtao suspended for five years among raft of punishments

Two players have been given lifetime bans among a raft of match-fixing punishments handed out by the independent WPBSA (World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association) Disciplinary Commission. Liang Wenbo and Li Hang are the two players to receive lifetime bans from the sport, while Yan Bingtao has been suspended for five years, a ban that was reduced following early admissions and his plea of guilty. Ad Yan is a former Masters champion having won the triple crown event in the 2020-21 season.

Snooker-Two Chinese players handed life bans for match-fixing

Chinese players Liang Wenbo and Li Hang have been handed lifetime bans for match-fixing by the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA), the governing body said on Tuesday.

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Yan Bingtao and Zhao Xintong among five Chinese players handed increased bans after match-fixing probe

China snooker hands lifetime bans to two players for match-fixing

Shaun Murphy reveals 'mixed feelings' on snooker match-fixing probe – 'Two life bans out of 10 not enough'

Neal Foulds on Yan Bingtao's snooker match-fixing ban – ‘I don’t know what possessed him'

Neal Foulds on Yan Bingtao's match-fixing ban – ‘I don’t know what possessed him'

Two Chinese players handed lifetime snooker bans for match-fixing

Snooker match-fixing: Two given lifetime bans, Yan Bingtao suspended for five years among raft of punishments

Snooker-Two Chinese players handed life bans for match-fixing