Hann banned for eight years for match-fixing

Australian Quinten Hann has received an eight-year ban after being found guilty of match-fixing by the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA).

A disciplinary hearing found Hann had "knowingly entered into an agreement to join in an unlawful enterprise to fix the results of certain snooker competitions in return for financial gain," the WPBSA said in a statement.

The 28-year-old did not attend the hearing but denied the allegations in a letter. He was also ordered to pay costs limited to £10,000 ($17,360).

Hann, who was the world number 22, has not played since newspaper allegations last year said he accepted money to lose a match at the China Open.

He effectively ended his career by resigning from the WPBSA earlier in the week.

Hann had a turbulent career, missing a number of tournaments through unusual injuries including breaking his collarbone in a motorcycling accident.