[HIGHLIGHTS] Zhao Xintong apologizes for gambling and looks forward to "returning to the game with a better image"

Zhao Xintong apologizes for his ignorant behavior involved in gambling. World Professional Billy and Snooker Association (WPBSA) ruled on 10 Chinese players accused of manipulating the game.

Liang Wenbo and Li Xing were banned for life, Yan Bingtao was banned for 5 years, Zhao Xintongs banned for 1 year and 8 months, and the remaining 6 were suspended at different times. At the end of the 2022-2023 snooker season in May, ZhaoXintong remains the world's highest-ranked player (11th) among Chinese players.