A Lesson from All England
In accordance with the provisions of the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), the Indonesian team was then required to undergo 10 days of self-isolation.
A general view of play during day two of the All England Open Badminton Championships at Utilita Arena in Birmingham, England, Thursday March 18, 2021.
The withdrawal of the Indonesian badminton team from the All England Open is a valuable lesson. Corrective steps are needed so that the incident will not be repeated again in the future.
JAKARTA, KOMPAS — Various parties, both the organizing committee, the Badminton World Federation (BWF), and the authorities in the country, have been advised to carry out a thorough evaluation of the incident that forced the Indonesian team to withdraw from the All England 2021. Without remedial efforts, the incident could set a bad precedent for organizing sports activities during the pandemic.