Kuala Lumpur: The Portuguese Badminton Federation (PBF) had announced that after receiving the advice from the Portuguese Health Authorities regarding continued concerns over the CoVid-19 (Corona virus) outbreak, they have decided to cancel the 55th Portuguese International Championships that was scheduled to be held at Caldas da Rainha, Portugal from March 5 to March 8. Continue reading Portuguese International Badminton Championships has been cancelled amid coronavirus outbreak
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Susi Susanti & PBSI take precautions to prevent possible spread of coronavirus in Indonesia national team
Jakarta: Following two Indonesians were tested positive for coronavirus on Monday, the first confirmed cases in Indonesia, the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) has taken every precaution to ensure the safety of Indonesian shuttlers amidst a global outbreak of the disease. Continue reading Susi Susanti & PBSI take precautions to prevent possible spread of coronavirus in Indonesia national team
German Open and Polish Open cancelled due to coronavirus concerns
Kuala Lumpur: For all shuttlers who are still struggling to qualify for the Tokyo Olympic, they will have to deal with another blow to their chances of earning some crucial ranking points for Tokyo, after BWF was advised by the Mulheim public health department to cancel the German Open BWF Super 300 tournament, an Olympic qualifier event, scheduled to be held next week in Mulheim due to coronavirus threat. Continue reading German Open and Polish Open cancelled due to coronavirus concerns
Vietnam International Challenge no longer an Olympic qualifier due to Coronavirus outbreak
Ho Chi Minh City: The Vietnam International Challenge that was originally scheduled to take place in Hanoi, Vietnam, from 3/24/2020 to 3/29/2020, has been postponed due to concerns over the coronavirus epidemic. Continue reading Vietnam International Challenge no longer an Olympic qualifier due to Coronavirus outbreak
Malaysia grouped with India, Kazakhstan in Badminton Asia Team Championships redraw
Manila: Malaysian men’s team was drawn with India and Kazakhstan in Group B for the 2020 Badminton Asia Team Championships redraw on Monday. Continue reading Malaysia grouped with India, Kazakhstan in Badminton Asia Team Championships redraw
Philippines has banned China and Hong Kong from Asian Badminton Championships due to Coronavirus outbreak
Manila: Philippines did not officially disallow the China and Hong Kong team to participate in the Asian Badminton Championships, but it has introduced travel bans covering all persons coming directly from China and its two special administrative regions, Hong Kong and Macau due to fear of the spread of coronavirus, which also indirectly banning players from China and Hong Kong to compete at the tournament. Continue reading Philippines has banned China and Hong Kong from Asian Badminton Championships due to Coronavirus outbreak
Herry IP urges Indonesian shuttlers not to leave the hotel during 2020 Badminton Asia Team Championships in Philippines
Jakarta: Due to the coronavirus outbreak, Indonesia’s legendary men’s doubles coach Herry Iman Pierngadi has asked Indonesian shuttlers to stay inside hotel during the 2020 Asian Team Badminton Championships that will be held in Manila, Philippines, from February 11 to February 16. Continue reading Herry IP urges Indonesian shuttlers not to leave the hotel during 2020 Badminton Asia Team Championships in Philippines
Chinese Badminton Association: All international and national badminton events will be postponed
Beijing: The Chinese Badminton Association released an official statement on Sunday that China will be postponing all international and national badminton events until further notice. Continue reading Chinese Badminton Association: All international and national badminton events will be postponed