Ng Ka-long will miss the 2020 Thomas Cup final after Hong Kong turns down to play as a reserve due to Covid-19. Photo: AP
Ng Ka-long will miss the 2020 Thomas Cup final after Hong Kong turns down to play as a reserve due to Covid-19. Photo: AP
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Sport /  Hong Kong

Hong Kong turns down chance to play in Thomas and Uber Cup finals due to high Covid-19 risk in Europe

  • The premier event is expected to take place in Aarhus, Denmark in early October featuring the top 16 teams in each final
  • Hong Kong was invited as a reserve after the withdrawal of Taiwan, Australia and Thailand

Chan Kin-wa
Chan Kin-wa

Updated: 10:25pm, 10 Sep, 2020

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Ng Ka-long will miss the 2020 Thomas Cup final after Hong Kong turns down to play as a reserve due to Covid-19. Photo: AP
Ng Ka-long will miss the 2020 Thomas Cup final after Hong Kong turns down to play as a reserve due to Covid-19. Photo: AP
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