Forgotten snooker star BANNED from sport set to return in amateur tournament as suspension lifted

A CHINESE snooker player embroiled in last year’s match-fixing storm is eligible to enter amateur competition after his ban expired on Monday.

Zhao Xintong – winner of the UK Championship in 2021 – was one of 10 players banned from the sport in the summer of 2023.

GettyZhao Xintong can return to snooker after his match-fixing ban was lifted[/caption] GettyThe former world No6 accepted being a party to fixing two snooker contests[/caption]

The former world No.6 was given...