Barry Hearn Exclusive - Zhao Xintong made a mistake but will now inspire a nation

Matchroom President Barry Hearn has spoken exclusively to Radio Snooker following the World Championship.*Hearn tells me new world snooker champion Zhao Xintong 'will inspire a nation' after becoming the first Chinese winner of the tournament*Zhao 'made a mistake' after being involved with the match fixing scandal but 'paid the price' through being banned from the sport*Says he 'desperately hopes' the World Championship can stay at the Crucible in Sheffield and wants a decision by the end of the yearYour reaction to anything you've heard would be most welcome. Tweet me @RadioSnooker or email [email protected] - the debate will continue across social media too, including on Twitter, Facebook and Reddit