Zhao stays suspended in China solely till July 2025 after authorities there imposed an extended suspension, stated the World Skilled Billiards and Snooker Affiliation (WPBSA).
“The Chinese language Billiards and Snooker Affiliation has now confirmed that their sanction solely applies to mainland China and that Zhao Xintong is permitted to play in occasions outdoors of China from the tip of his WPBSA suspension,” it stated.
“Zhao may have served the suspension imposed by the Unbiased Disciplinary Fee by 1st September 2024, and he has paid his prices order. Which means that he’s eligible to play in WPBSA-governed occasions from 2nd September 2024.”
Liang Wenbo and Li Grasp have been handed lifetime bans for his or her involvement within the scandal.
Eight different gamers acquired bans starting from 20 months to 5 years and 4 months.
The allegations included manipulating video games, approaching gamers to cheat, betting on snooker and fixing matches.
Yan Bingtao, the 2021 Masters champion, was banned till December 2027,
He accepted fees of fixing 4 snooker matches he performed in and betting on matches.