本周二，斯诺克管理机构世界职业台球与斯诺克协会(世界台联WPBSA)发布了对十名选手进行赛事操纵指控的调查结果，其中两名选手被终身禁赛，其他人则被处以长期禁赛。
世界斯诺克巡回赛 （WST）主席史蒂夫·道森(Steve Dawson)说：“对我们的运动来说，这是一个艰难的时刻，但我们对世界台联进行的这项非常复杂的调查的彻底程度表示赞赏。
“斯诺克大赛以其诚信和最高水准的选手行为而闻名。任何运动都有责任铲除腐败行为，作为巡回赛的组织者，我们对球迷和选手有这个责任。世界台联纪律委员会完全独立于世界斯诺克巡回赛，必须在处理腐败问题时保持透明，并对任何违规运动员进行严厉惩罚。
“世界台联在其跟踪系统方面是世界领先的，他们对这一问题的追踪和解决方式证明了他们铲除腐败的决心。对于选手来说，信息很明确：如果你作弊，你将被发现并受到严厉的惩罚。
“选手教育至关重要，这样他们才能意识到症结所在。相比于纠正解决，更重要的应该是预防。世界台联致力于教育、支持和保护选手，并为他们提供稳妥的沟通渠道，便于他们提出任何疑虑或信息。
我们将携手共同制定鼓舞人心的未来发展计划”。
WST Statement, June 7th 2023
On Tuesday this week, snooker’s governing body WPBSA published a detailed account of its investigation into match fixing charges against ten players, including the decision to issue lifetime bans to two players and lengthy bans to others.
WST Chairman Steve Dawson said: “This has been a difficult time for our sport, but we commend the WPBSA on the thoroughness of what has been a very complex investigation.
“Snooker is renowned for its integrity and the highest levels of player conduct. It is the duty of any sport to stamp out instances of corruption, as tour organisers we have that responsibility to our fans and players. WPBSA’s Disciplinary Commission, which is completely independent of WST, has to be transparent in dealing with corruption and punish any athlete found to have offended, with strong deterrents.
“WPBSA is a world leader in terms of their sophisticated tracking systems, and the manner in which they have pursued this matter to its conclusion proves their determination to stamp out corruption. The message to players is clear: if you cheat, you will get caught, and punished severely.
“Player education is crucial so that they are aware of the pitfalls, and the focus is on prevention rather than cure. WPBSA has a strong focus on educating, supporting and protecting players, and offering them confidential lines of communication if they have any concerns or information.
“Together, we will move forward with exciting plans for future growth.”