With his 12-year ban coming to an end on October 12th, 2024, former snooker world number five Stephen Lee has already discussed the possibility of returning to competitive action.

Sport Resolutions UK heard the case in a three-day hearing, with a verdict delivered five days later, issuing him with a 12-year ban from WSA events. That punishment was backdated to the beginning of his suspension on 12 October 2012, running through to his 50th birthday on 12 October 2024. He was also ordered to pay £40,000 in costs.

Zhao Xintong was one of 10 players banned in the wake of the match-fixing scandal nearly two years ago, and he has now claimed his first title since returning