Zhao Xintong

Chinese snooker player

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Zhao Xintong is a Chinese former professional snooker player. Xintong won the 2021 UK Championship, but received a 20-month ban from the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association after committing offences relating to betting on snooker in 2023. This ban expired on 1 September 2024.

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Zhao can 'beat anybody' after 'little mistake' led to ban China's Zhao Xintong says he made "a little mistake" in his first interview since returning from a ban for his involvement in snooker's biggest match-fixing scandal. BBC Sport - Published 1 day ago
Zhao set for comeback after match-fixing scandal The 2021 UK Championship winner Zhao Xintong is set to return to snooker later this month after serving a ban. BBC Sport - Published on September 10, 2024
Five Chinese players' match-fixing bans increased Five players, including Yan Bingtao and Zhao Xintong, have their bans increased by Chinese authorities for their involvement in a match-fixing scandal. BBC Sport - Published on June 21, 2023

Suspended players to miss World Championship Suspended players Zhao Xintong and Yan Bingtao will miss the 2023 World Championship as they await the outcome of a match-fixing investigation. BBC Sport - Published on March 2, 2023
UK Championship winner Zhao latest to be suspended The 2021 UK Championship winner Zhao Xintong becomes the latest Chinese player to be suspended from the World Snooker Tour. BBC Sport - Published on January 3, 2023
Champion Zhao beaten by Craigie at UK Championship Defending champion Zhao Xintong loses 6-2 to Sam Craigie in first round of the UK Championship. BBC Sport - Published on November 12, 2022

Watch: UK Snooker Championship - Xintong, Wilson & Allen in action Watch Kyren Wilson, Mark Allen & defending champion Zhao Xintong in the UK Cazoo Snooker Championship in York Barbican. BBC Sport - Published on November 11, 2022
UK Championship 2021: Zhao Xintong, snooker's Roger Federer, backed to land world title Described as snooker's Roger Federer by Ronnie O'Sullivan, UK champion Zhao Xintong is finally fulfilling his potential. BBC Sport - Published on December 5, 2021
UK Championship Snooker: The best shots as Zhao Xintong beats Luca Brecel to win title Watch the best shots as China's Zhao Xintong claims his first ranking title with a 10-5 victory over Luca Brecel to win the UK Championship in York. BBC Sport - Published on December 5, 2021
UK Snooker Championship final: Zhao Xintong leads Luca Brecel China's Zhao Xintong opens up a 5-3 lead over Belgium's Luca Brecel in the final of the UK Championship in York. BBC Sport - Published on December 5, 2021