53 h. ago Zhao Xintong shows his true character despite still being banned from snooker in China

Zhao Xintong became the first Asian player to win the World Snooker Championship earlier this month - but he is still banned from competing in his native China

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53 h. ago Zhao Xintong shows true colours as he reveals ambition once snooker ban ends

Zhao Xintong became the first Asian player to win the World Snooker Championship earlier this month, but is still unable to compete in his homeland of China

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2 w. ago Snooker star banned after breaking record and firebomb attack can now return

Thanawat Tirapongpaiboon, who remains the youngest player to have made a 147 in professional competition, was banned for nearly three years after admitting to match-fixing

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2 w. ago Banned snooker record holder who was target of firebomb attack can now return

Thanawat Tirapongpaiboon was suspended from snooker in 2022 after admitting to fixing the outcome of six professional matches between 2013 and 2015 - but he's now able to return

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2 w. ago Zhao Xintong's reception on return to China speaks volumes after ban in home country

Zhao Xintong received a hero's welcome upon his arrival back in China after being crowned World Snooker Champion earlier this week, despite still being banned from playing in his homeland

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2 w. ago Stephen Hendry's warning rings true as Zhao Xintong decides how to spend £500k prize money

World Snooker Championship winner Zhao Xintong may be tempted to spend some of his lucrative prize on luxury items, which is something Stephen Hendry has previously warned against

Economics

3 w. ago Zhao Xintong still serving snooker ban despite winning World Championship and £500K prize

Zhao Xintong announced himself as a snooker superstar by becoming the sport's first Asian world champion, but he remains unable to compete in his home country of China

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3 w. ago Snooker bosses step in and address Zhao Xintong controversy after Crucible final

Zhao Xintong bounced back from his 20-month snooker ban to win the World Championship this week, beating Mark Williams in the final, but there has been some confusion over his ranking despite playing as an amateur

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3 w. ago Who is Zhao Xintong? Snooker's 'new superstar' makes history as world champion after ban

Zhao brushes aside legends Mark Williams and Ronnie O’Sullivan in dominant Crucible triumph following 20-month suspension

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3 w. ago Who is Zhao Xintong? The Chinese ‘amateur’ who won the World Snooker Championship after ban

Zhao beat Mark Williams in the Crucible final after returning from a suspension following a match-fixing scandal

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3 w. ago Disgraced snooker star who reached World Championship quarter

Liang Wenbo was tipped for a bright future in snooker but was permanently ousted from the sport after being found guilty of multiple match-fixing offences

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3 w. ago Snooker ace who played in World Championship was handed lifetime ban from the sport

Liang Wenbo's career was poised to reach great heights after he made a surprise run to the quarter-finals of the 2008 World Championship, but it was cut short after he was found guilty of match-fixing

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3 w. ago Mark Williams shows true feelings on Zhao Xintong scandal as prize money row erupts

Williams has clear feelings on Zhao Xintong's ban from the sport and comeback, while others are said to be unhappy about a scenario unfolding at the Crucible

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3 w. ago Mark Williams shows true feelings about Zhao Xintong scandal as prize money row erupts

Williams has clear feelings on Zhao Xintong's ban from the sport and comeback, while others are said to be unhappy about a scenario unfolding at the Crucible

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3 w. ago Ronnie O’Sullivan shows true colours as he speaks out about snooker finalist’s 20

Zhao Xintong was one of 10 Chinese snooker players banned for their roles in a match-fixing ring - and Ronnie O'Sullivan has had his say ahead of the World Championship final

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3 w. ago Zhao Xintong’s snooker ban and Ronnie O’Sullivan verdict ahead of World Championship final

Chinese snooker star Zhao Xintong takes on Mark Williams in the Snooker World Championship on Sunday afternoon at the Crucible with a thrilling match expected between the two

Sport

3 w. ago Zhao Xintong shows true colours with act seconds after thrashing Ronnie O'Sullivan

Zhao Xintong will play in his first Crucible final after defeating Ronnie O'Sullivan 17-7 in the World Snooker Championship semi-finals, and he immediately showed his respect for the Rocket

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3 w. ago Zhao Xintong shows true colours to Ronnie O'Sullivan after World Snooker Championship win

Zhao Xintong thrashed Ronnie O'Sullivan 17-7 in the World Snooker Championship semi-final on Friday night and his first thought was to pay tribute to the Rocket

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3 w. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan shows true colours with Zhao Xintong exchange after semi

The latest World Snooker Championship news after Zhao Xintong defeated Ronnie O'Sullivan to book his spot in the Crucible showpiece.

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3 w. ago Zhao Xintong’s ban, Ronnie O’Sullivan comments, Stephen Hendry claim at Snooker Champs

Zhao Xintong is currently taking on Ronnie O'Sullivan in the World Snooker Championship semi-finals, having made a remarkable return to the sport after a 20-month ban

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