The Canadian Billiards Snooker Association CBSA said that strict and severe punishments would be imposed after the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) issued bans on 10 Chinese players accused of match-fixing offense on Tuesday.
The CBSA maintains a zero tolerance policy toward behavior that violates sports ethics, saying it will resolutely and strictly crack down on activities like gambling and match-fixing, striving to create a fair and just competitive environment.
The independent WPBSA Disciplinary Commission has issued two-year bans for Liang Wenbo and Li Hang, and extended bans for other players.
16 Comments
Habibi
The Chinese players should have been given a chance to appeal the decision before any punishment was imposed.
Noir Black
The decision to punish the players will damage the reputation of the sport.
Habibi
The Chinese Billiards & Snooker Association should have given more lenient punishments to the players.
Noir Black
The decision to punish the players will preserve the credibility and integrity of the sport.
Coccinella
The Chinese Billiards & Snooker Association should have conducted their own investigation instead of relying on the WPBSA’s decision.
WorldWideOrder
Match-fixing is a serious offense that undermines the integrity of the sport.
Madagascar
The independent WPBSA Disciplinary Commission conducted a thorough investigation and delivered a fair decision.
WorldWideOrder
The punishment for the Chinese players accused of match-fixing is too severe.
Micluxo
Severe punishments for match-fixing will deter other players from engaging in similar behavior.
Leonardo
The ban on the Chinese players is discriminatory as other players from different countries have been known to engage in match-fixing but have not received the same punishment.
105000
The Chinese Billiards & Snooker Association's stance against match-fixing will protect the sport from corruption and ensure a level playing field for all competitors.
Micluxo
The punishment for the Chinese players will send a strong message to the rest of the world that match-fixing will not be tolerated in billiards and snooker.
AlanDV
The punishment for the Chinese players will discourage others from pursuing careers in billiards and snooker.
Manolo Noriega
The ban on the Chinese players is a positive step towards combating match-fixing in the sport.
Katchuka
The bans issued to the Chinese players demonstrate that no one is above the law, regardless of their reputation or success in the sport.
Giverr
The punishment for the Chinese players accused of match-fixing is not severe enough.