adminThe lifting of the ban follows a successful appeal by Mangore which was heard by a three-member sub committee led by BPA chairman Godfrey Kondo. The other members were fixtures secretary Fortune Tavengwa and secretary-general Ralph Khutshwa.
The appeal was heard by the sub-committee in October.
The decision means that Mangore will from next season be able to play games in the BPA League but will not take part in tournaments organised by the association. He will however be able to play in open tournaments.
Mangore, who is also the president of the most successful club in pool Kings, was banned after a punch up with Donald Wadawu the chairman of the referees’ committee in a game Mangore was taking part in. The bust up left Wadawu with a swollen face and bruises.
The decision to ban Mangore was handed down at a disciplinary hearing which was chaired by Claudius Fombe.
He was subsequently banned from all pool activities.
Speaking after the lifting of the ban, Mangore said he was delighted with the decision.
“It’s obviously gratifying to hear that. I am happy that I am able to contribute once more to the game I am passionate about. Although it still means I cannot play in tournaments I feel the decision is a huge step forward in my career,” said Mangore.
“I regret the incident and have learnt many lessons from this experience,” he added.
Mangore was the first player ever to be banned by the association in its four years of existence.
The spokesperson of BPA Wadawu could not be reached for comment.
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