Barry Hearn urges snooker fans to get behind Zhao Xintong

Tuesday 6 May 2025 17:29, UK

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Matchroom Sport president Barry Hearn tells Sky Sports News that critics of new Snooker world champion Zhao Xintong should move on, as Zhao has 'paid the price' for his part in a match fixing scandal.

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