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British star Carter officially defended his rights: he asked Zhao Xintong to clear his points, saying that "it s all in my hands."

7:23pm, 14 May 2025【Basketball】

On May 9, the famous British snooker player Carter officially started a rights protection complaint against Zhao Xintong. Previously, Carter had joined forces with five famous players including Murphy and Selby to collectively criticize Zhao Xintong for his qualifications in the World Championships. This time, he has officially started the road to complaining and protecting rights.

Carter confidently revealed in an interview with British media: "At present, this matter is in my hands. This matter (Zhao Xintong squeezed out of his top 16 in the world) must be resolved fairly." However, when asked what other measures would be taken, Carter did not disclose it.

In response to this, Chinese fans suggested that the World Taiwan League should have a big PK between Zhao Xintong and Murphy, Selby, Carter, Allen, Robertson and Hawkins. PK according to the World Championship standards. To be fair, based on Zhao Xintong's ranking or amateur player ranking, everything is based on strength.

Objectively speaking, Murphy's criticism of Zhao Xintong is unreasonable. Relatively speaking, Carter is the most qualified to object to these British players, because Zhao Xintong squeezed Carter out of the top 16! You need to know the commercial value of the top 16 new seasons, you can participate in many games and get the game fee, and you will have nothing after being squeezed out. After Zhao Xintong won the World Championships, after World Taiwan United made an exception and included the bonus points for the new season, Carter directly broke the defense.

Why does the World Taiwan Federation support Zhao Xintong? If Zhao Xintong's points are cancelled, then many games of Zhao Xintong are not qualified to participate in this season. The commercial value of the competitions without Zhao Xintong has declined. The World Taiwan Federation will definitely not do it. Carter and others are destined to be unable to make a big wave.

The general view of domestic public opinion: Why don’t you say it before you win the championship? You should strongly resist before the start of the competition, or even strike. Since you come to participate, it means that you default to the regulations of the World Taiwan Federation and the arrangements of the contestants. Assuming that Zhao Xintong was eliminated too early or did not enter the main competition this time, will they still mention this matter?

In response to this, Chinese netizens have proposed: "It is recommended that the China Taiwan Association prohibit six people including Murphy, Allen, Selby, Robertson, Carter, Hawkins from participating in any domestic competition to calm the anger of fans. Such foreign players are not worthy of our respect.

To be honest, the snooker event is a platform for players like Carter in the UK to support their families. They believe that snooker is a family competition between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. There are too many people outside the UK who squeeze in, which has a great impact on their income. These people are resistant to Zhao Xintong. After all, they are worried that Zhao Xintong will share their qualifications and bonuses after winning the championship. Now the market and income of British snookers are not very good.