Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has been suspended by the sport’s governing body following accusations of historical child sexual abuse. The 47-year-old Scotsman is facing charges related to alleged misconduct involving a boy and a girl. The claims, outlined in court documents, indicate that these acts allegedly occurred over two periods: from 1993 to 1996 and from 2006 to 2010.
The case is scheduled for a hearing on June 11 at the Glasgow High Court. The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) addressed the situation in a statement, confirming Dott’s suspension until further notice. The organization emphasized that while legal proceedings are underway, it would be inappropriate to comment further on the matter.
Graeme Dott, who claimed victory at the 2006 world snooker championship by triumphing over Peter Ebdon in the final at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre, has also been a runner-up twice, losing to Ronnie O’Sullivan in 2004 and Neil Robertson in 2010. Currently ranked 56th globally, Dott was slated to participate in the qualifying rounds for the 2023 world snooker championship prior to these developments.