RONNIE OâSULLIVAN has been fined ã4,000 for making a âlewd and offensive gestureâ at two separate high-profile TV snooker events.
An independent tribunal ruled last month that the Rocket breached WPBSA conduct regulations and his playersâ contract following his behaviour at the 2021 UK Championship in York and 2022 World Championship in Sheffield.
Though the reigning world champion denies the allegations, a WPBSA disciplinary committee have slapped him with a ã2,000 fine for his actions plus a request to cover the ã2,000 hearing costs.
It is understood the world no.1 has the right to appeal the sanctions imposed.
In the contracts signed by each player, the sportâs governing body state that everybody should âbehave in a professional and reputable manner befitting a professional sportspersonâ.
And stars on the World Snooker Tour should ânot to do anything that may damage the reputation and goodwillâ of the sport.
The Crucible incident happened in April during his 10-5 first-round win over Dave Gilbert when he appeared to be caught on camera making a gesture after missing a black off its spot.
O’Sullivan went on to win the world championship for a record-equalling sixth time as he beat Judd Trump in the final.
The episode at the UK Championship happened in his quarter-final defeat against Kyren Wilson last December.
SunSport have contacted O’Sullivan management for comment.
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Meanwhile, The Rocket revealed this week that he has âquit mentallyâ and âdoesnât care anymoreâ about the sport.
OâSullivan said: âI donât care anymore to be honest with you.
âThe job ainât worth the stress and the hassle.
âI quit mentally about eight years ago and I just take what I can from the sport.
âItâs just become an emotionless-type job.â