The Slow Newscast Spotted: snooker’s fight against match fixing
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Aug 22, 2023 A scandal erupted threatening snooker's future after ten players were banned for match fixing. The podcast explores the popularity of snooker in China and the consequences of match fixing. It also discusses the significance of sport in China and the limited law enforcement action against organized sports corruption. The fate of Chinese snooker players and China's efforts to combat corruption in sports are highlighted. The podcast concludes by discussing the rampant issue of match fixing in snooker and the need for strong measures to address this problem.
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Chang Bin Yoo's Missed Pink
- A critical missed pink ball at the 2022 British Open marked the start of a major snooker match-fixing scandal involving Chinese players.
- This miss cost Chang Bin Yoo the frame and initiated a broader investigation into match fixing in snooker.
Sport as Nation Building in China
- Sport in China is used by the Communist Party as a tool for nation building and national pride.
- The rise of snooker popularity links directly to these national ambitions.
Sheffield's Snooker Hub Role
- Sheffield is the spiritual home of snooker, hosting world championships and having many Chinese professionals train there.
- The city's snooker academies have become hubs where many banned Chinese players lived and trained.