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Thailand's badminton chief pledged that next month's restart tournaments will be the "safest in the world" on Wednesday after heavyweights China withdrew because of coronavirus restrictions. "This bubble competition will be the safest in the world," Patama said.
Travel troubles for Indians, Chinese pull out from Thailand events MOHD RASFAN/AFP via Getty Images Saina Nehwal faces a tough draw for the two Super 1000 events set to take place in Thailand next month, while PV Sindhu is expected to have a smooth run through the quarterfinals, even as the organizers are up against the odds to host the tournament in Bangkok amid fears over the new strain of the coronavirus gripping the world. To contain the latest wave of infections, Bangkok on Tuesday ordered sports and entertainment venues to close till January 4, with a possible extension if things don't ...
Momota, Tai to light up Bangkok events Momota, Tai to light up Bangkok events BADMINTON: Top-ranked shuttlers Kento Momota of Japan and Tai Tzu-ying of Taiwan will take part in three lucrative tournaments in Bangkok next month, the Badminton Association of Thailand said yesterday (Dec 9). Thursday 10 December 2020, 09:36AM World number one Kento Momota of Japan is making his long-awaited return to competition nearly a year after suffering serious injuries in a car crash. Photo: AFP BAT president Patama Leeswadtrakul said “all member associations of the Badminton World Federation” had prom...