Liang Wenbo and Li Hang banned from snooker for life over match-fixingBy PA Sport StaffLiang Wenbo and Li Hang have been banned from snooker for life after an investigation into match-fixing charges. Yan Bingtao, Chen Zifan, Zhang Jiankang, Bai Langning, Zhao Jianbo and Chang Bingyu are the other players banned. Jason Ferguson, chairman of the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association, said: “It has been heart-breaking to see some young, talented players fall foul of the WPBSA conduct regulations through pressure exerted by two senior players (Liang and Li). “This behaviour has been recognised as wholly unacceptable by the imposition of two lifetime bans from participating in recognised snooker in any way. If any player is involved in fixing a snooker match, they will be caught and will face severe penalties.”

Source: Irish Independent June 07, 2023 01:27 UTC