His compatriot Cao Yupeng also pleaded guilty to fixing and was banned for six years, although three and a half years of his sentence are suspended. As reported first by the BBC, the pair are the first Chinese players to be banned for cheating. Both players were investigated by the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) before an independent tribunal ruled on their cases. "It is very sad when talented players are attracted to the opportunity to make money from fixing matches," said WPBSA chairman Jason Ferguson. AnalysisJamie Broughton, 5 live snooker reporterThese two players are well known in China, and this story will be headline news there.

Source: BBC December 01, 2018 08:32 UTC