Question Mark on Badminton
After prompting Indonesia to withdraw from the Thomas and Uber Cup, the Covid-19 pandemic has made the country withdraw its bid as a potential host of the Asia championships. The step is being taken to protect athletes.
Rinov Rivaldy / Pitha Haningtyas Mentari won in the last three games of group C Mola TV PBSI Home Tournament mixed doubles to overcome the fierce resistance of Zacharia Josiahno Sumanti / Hediana Julimarbela, 21-15, 13-21, 21-17, at the Cipayung National Team, Jakarta, Thursday (2/7/2020).
JAKARTA, KOMPAS – The remainder of this year\'s international badminton tournaments is in question. Following the withdrawal of five countries from the Thomas and Uber Cup in Denmark due to public health concerns, Indonesia has also withdrawn as a potential host of the 2020 Badminton Asia Senior Championships.
Indonesia turned down the invitation from the Badminton World Federation (BWF) to host the Asian series later this year. The Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI) executive board announced the decision on Sunday (13/9/2020), two days after Indonesia withdrew from the world team championships, the Thomas and Uber Cup. scheduled take place on 3-11 Oct. in Aarhus, Denmark.