Beijing time on January 15 news, China's snooker star Xiao Guodong spoke out, he was previously insulted by 52-year-old snooker veteran Peter Lanes. Today, Xiao Guodong speaks out and thanks the World Taiwan Federation for its fair and just handling! It is reported that Xiao Guodong rejected the apology of his opponent. Of course, the heaviest fine in the history of the World Taiwan Federation is a lifetime ban, belonging to The Chinese player Yu Delu, who is suspected of manipulating the game.
It happened in August last year, when it was the Northern Ireland Open qualifier, Xiao Guodong defeated Reines 4-3, after the game, Xiao Guodong revealed that Lions ran to his locker room and scolded! Xiao Guodong was very angry, "I will do what I have to do, I don't cause trouble but I am not afraid of things." ”
Now, Reines has finally been punished by the World Federation of Taiwan, and he has been fined £2500! Of course, Reines could appeal by Jan. 28.
It was reported that Xiao Guodong did not receive an apology from Reines. Now, when the truth comes out, Lynes has contacted Mr. Xiao by phone, but the Chinese star has rejected the latter's apology.
Xiao Guodong spoke out now, and only said one word - thank you for the fair and just handling of the World Taiwan Federation!
Fans bluntly said, "Too few penalties!" Adding a zero is not even close! Some fans said, "If there is a response, it is good to deal with it, at least you can see the attitude of the Taiwan Federation!" ”
Snooker is a gentleman's sport, but gaffes also happen from time to time, as early as 2014, Paul Hunt Classic, Liang Wenbo in the quarter-finals against Selby. Liang Wenbo, who was somewhat agitated, insulted the referee on duty and chose to withdraw from the competition. In the end, Liang Wenbo was fined 8,000 pounds! After the game, Liang Wenbo spoke out, "The referee deceived people too much, not to mention that I misjudged and fined so much money, it should be poverty alleviation." ”
Xiao Guodong is a famous snooker player in China, ranking 30th in the world, only 1 place lower than Ding Junhui.
In addition, the heaviest fine in snooker history belongs to the Chinese player. In 2019, Shanxi's Yu Delu was accused of manipulating the game and was banned for life, and Yu Delu became the first person in China to be banned for life for manipulating the game.