Tag: 2021 Singapore Open

Lee Zii Jia & 7 Other Malaysian Shuttlers Head Straight into Tokyo Olympics After Cancellation of 2021 Singapore Open

Kuala Lumpur: The Badminton qualification pathways for the Tokyo Games have been full of twists and turns. As many Asian countries such as Malaysia, Singapore have instituted strict lockdowns to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) had issued an announcement on Wednesday that the last Olympic qualifier – Singapore Open which was scheduled to be held from June 1 to June 6, had been canceled. Continue reading Lee Zii Jia & 7 Other Malaysian Shuttlers Head Straight into Tokyo Olympics After Cancellation of 2021 Singapore Open

Olympic Hopes Fading for Kidambi Srikanth, Saina Nehwal as Malaysia & Singapore Ban Entry of Travellers from India

Kuala Lumpur: With India’s COVID-19 outbreak worsening, Malaysia’s National Security Council (MKN) on Monday had announced a temporary ban on inbound flights from India, and the admission of international students of Indian citizenship and international business visitors. Continue reading Olympic Hopes Fading for Kidambi Srikanth, Saina Nehwal as Malaysia & Singapore Ban Entry of Travellers from India

BWF: Singapore Open Will Be the Final Olympic Qualifying Tournament

Kuala Lumpur: The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has confirmed on Monday that the Singapore Open, which will be held from June 1 to June 6, will be served as the final qualifying tournament for the Tokyo Olympics. The revised schedule has been approved by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Continue reading BWF: Singapore Open Will Be the Final Olympic Qualifying Tournament