Thailand Open has been declared safe to proceed after three coronavirus cases on the first two days, the Badminton World Federation said on Thursday. One Egyptian player was withdrawn and a German coach and French staff member are under hospital observation after testing positive at badminton’s restart tournament. Three other […]
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Olympic champion Marin makes fast start at Thailand Open
Spain’s Carolina Marin sailed through the Thailand Open badminton first round on Tuesday as she made a fast start to her season, six months before her Olympic title defense. The former world number one made short work of France’s 37th ranked Qi Xuefei, winning the first game in just 15 […]
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Saina Nehwal found test positive for Covid-19 in Thailand Open
Former badminton world number one Saina Nehwal was among four international players who tested positive for Covid-19 at the Thailand Open today, as sporting officials rushed to contain a potential outbreak in the tournament’s so-called bubble. The Badminton World Federation said the four positive tests had been re-examined, and Nehwal […]