New Delhi: India’s World No. 28 women’s doubles player, Sikki Reddy, and physiotherapist for the Indian badminton team, Kiran Challagundla breathed a sigh of relief when their second COVID-19 test results have come back negative. Continue reading Sikki Reddy, physio Kiran Challagundla receive negative results for second COVID-19 test
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PV Sindhu ramps up precautions after Sikki Reddy & a physio test positive for Covid-19
Hyderabad: India’s women’s singles world champion, PV Sindhu, alongside her father, PV Ramana, have been ramping up precautions as Indian World No. 28 women’s doubles player N. Sikki Reddy and team physiotherapist Kiran Challagunda were tested positive for COVID-19. Continue reading PV Sindhu ramps up precautions after Sikki Reddy & a physio test positive for Covid-19
Indonesian shuttlers donate food and supplies to help victims of coronavirus
Jakarta: Shuttlers at the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) including Fajar Alfian, Greysia Polii, Jonatan Christie, Anthony Sinisuka Ginting, Muhammad Rian Ardianto, Gregoria Mariska Tunjung and many more have worked hand in hand to help people affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading Indonesian shuttlers donate food and supplies to help victims of coronavirus
PBSI men’s singles coach – Hendry Saputra shows symptoms of Covid-19
Jakarta: The men’s singles head coach at Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI), Hendry Saputra, was showing symptoms of COVID-19 after arriving home from the All England tournament last week. Continue reading PBSI men’s singles coach – Hendry Saputra shows symptoms of Covid-19
Lee Chong Wei thanks heroes on the frontline fighting the coronavirus pandemic
Kuala Lumpur: While around the world, daily life for many has come to a near-halt as more governments have imposed “stay-at-home” orders, in their efforts to stem the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19. Continue reading Lee Chong Wei thanks heroes on the frontline fighting the coronavirus pandemic
Goh Liu Ying/Chan Peng Soon, Woon Khe Wei, and Viktor Axelsen keep fans entertained during the coronavirus outbreak
Kuala Lumpur: In a sweeping attempt to contain the spread of the coronavirus, all international badminton tournaments were canceled, leaving many badminton fans to battle boredom and a lack of badminton entertainment during the lockdowns. Continue reading Goh Liu Ying/Chan Peng Soon, Woon Khe Wei, and Viktor Axelsen keep fans entertained during the coronavirus outbreak
Fun badminton things to do while you’re stuck at home during coronavirus lockdown
Kuala Lumpur: With badminton tournament cancelled, gym and theaters closed, the whole coronavirus outbreak has made it a little tough for badminton fans around the world to plan out their activities.
If you’re looking for a way to keep yourself active and occupied while being stuck at home, here are some videos from badminton stars around the world that could help you ward off the restlessness, keep you entertained while practicing some badminton skills.
Tan Boon Heong – a former World No. 1 men’s doubles player:
Teo Ee Yi
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Goh Liu Ying
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Asia and European Championships cancelled due to Coronavirus Outbreak
Kuala Lumpur: The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has announced that it will cancelled all future international events that were scheduled to take place prior to the Tokyo Olympics. Continue reading Asia and European Championships cancelled due to Coronavirus Outbreak
COVID-19: Lee Chong Wei shares personal story and advice
Kuala Lumpur: Two days ago, the Malaysian government has imposed a 14-day Movement Control Order from March 18 to 31 nationwide to curb the spread of the Covid-19 infection in Malaysia. Continue reading COVID-19: Lee Chong Wei shares personal story and advice
BWF cancels Swiss Open, India Open 2020, Orléans Masters, Malaysia Open and Singapore Open due to Coronavirus pandemic
Kuala Lumpur: As the numbers for coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continue to spread fast, especially in European and South East Asian countries, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) was forced to cancel all HSBC BWF World Tour and other BWF-sanctioned tournaments from Monday 16 March until Sunday 12 April 2020. Continue reading BWF cancels Swiss Open, India Open 2020, Orléans Masters, Malaysia Open and Singapore Open due to Coronavirus pandemic