Zhao Xintong

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1. When was Zhao Xintong born?April 3, 1997
2. Where was Zhao Xintong born?China
3. What is the sanction?Banned from snooker for 20 months following a disciplinary tribunal in 2023
4. Who is Zhao Xintong?Zhao Xintong is a Chinese snooker player who became a professional at 19. He has won major tournaments and reached the world number six ranking.
5. How did Zhao Xintong become a champion?He won the UK Championship in December 2021, then the German Masters in January 2022 with a 9‑0 win. These victories helped him rise into the top 16 of the world rankings.

Triple Crown: The trio of snooker's most prestigious tournaments: the World Championship, the UK Championship, and The Masters.
Ranking Event: A tournament whose results contribute points towards a player's official world ranking.
Match-fixing: The illegal practice of predetermining the outcome of a sports match for betting or other illicit gains.
Q Tour: A series of amateur snooker tournaments that offer a pathway to regaining professional tour status.