Chinese snooker star suspended amid corruption investigation

Yan Bingtao, one of many rising stars in snooker, has joined a rising checklist of Chinese gamers to get suspended by the game’s governing physique as a part of a corruption investigation.

Bingtao, a 22-year-old who gained the celebrated Masters match final 12 months, has been banned from attending or competing with quick impact, the World Snooker Tour mentioned Monday.

“This decision is part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of manipulating the outcome of matches for betting purposes,” the group mentioned. “The suspension will remain in place until the conclusion of the investigation or any subsequent charges that may or may not be brought.”

On Friday, 5 Chinese gamers — Lu Ning, Li Hang, Zhao Jianbo, Bai Langning and Chang Bingyu — have been suspended by WST. That follows the suspension of countryman Liang Wenbo on Oct. 27, additionally on allegations of manipulating matches for betting functions.

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