webfact Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Thailand pledges ‘world’s safest’ badminton as China pull out Chen Yufei (L) and Chen Long of China attend a press conference ahead of the Thomas and Uber Cups badminton tournament in Bangkok on May 19, 2018. (Photo by Romeo GACAD / AFP) Thailand’s badminton chief pledged that next month’s restart tournaments will be the “safest in the world” after heavyweights China withdrew because of coronavirus restrictions. China’s pull-out blows a big hole in the draw for the three world tour events from January 12 in Bangkok, the first in Asia since Covid-19 shut down the sport in March. Badminton Association of Thailand president Patama Leeswadtrakul said China’s anti-coronavirus rules prevented the team, which includes men’s Olympic champion Chen Long and women’s world number two Chen Yufei, from travelling. Source: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailand-pledges-worlds-safest-badminton-as-china-pull-out/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2020-12-31 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Troll post reported and removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Wise move, why risk an outbreak in China. Presumably they may block Chinese tourists coming if they haven't already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 6 hours ago, webfact said: China’s pull-out blows a big hole in the draw for the three world tour events from January 12 in Bangkok, the first in Asia since Covid-19 shut down the sport in March Considering the increase in infections in China and the fact they might get booed off the court it's a good decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkpjed Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 “Safest in the world”? who comes up with this <deleted>? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Monster Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 9 minutes ago, Nkpjed said: “Safest in the world”? who comes up with this <deleted>? TAT probably 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronaldo0 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Well that will be a massive slap in the face to TAT . The people they desire and wish so much to come and save/buy the country won’t even come to play badminton !! ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffersLos Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 The safest in the world. Thai badminton: "Two former badminton doubles partners were involved in a bizarre fight during the men's doubles final at the Canadian Open" https://www.nationthailand.com/sports/30210981 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffersLos Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/1291477/thai-badminton-chief-battles-save-countrys-image-after-court-brawl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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