Chang Bingyu’s dramatic snooker return after match-fixing ban
Chinese snooker player Chang Bingyu has returned to competition after serving a two-year ban for match-fixing. His comeback in June 2024 follows a high-profile scandal in 2022, where he admitted to deliberately losing a match. Despite his past, he recently made headlines with a record-breaking performance at the UK Championship qualifiers.
In 2022, Chang Bingyu confessed to throwing a match against Jamie Jones at the British Open. He claimed Liang Wenbo, another player, had pressured him into fixing the result. Liang later received a lifetime ban for his role in the scandal, while Chang was suspended for two years.
Chang Bingyu’s return to snooker has been marked by both controversy and achievement. His record-breaking 147 break demonstrates his skill, even as he continues to face scrutiny from his past involvement in match-fixing. The player now moves forward under the shadow of his ban, with his future performances closely watched.
