Covid-19 concerns see Indonesia badminton team pull out of Thomas and Uber Cups
- ‘This situation makes players worried,’ says badminton official after withdrawing from twice-postponed events in Denmark next month
- Indonesia join Australia, Taiwan, Thailand and South Korea in staying away from men’s and women’s world team championships
Indonesia has pulled out of the prestigious Thomas and Uber Cups out of concerns over the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, badminton officials confirmed Saturday.
The Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI) said its players were worried about contracting the virus at the tournaments, due to be held in Denmark next month.
“The handling of the outbreak both in Indonesia and other countries has yet to see any improvement,” PBSI secretary general Achmad Budiharto said in a statement announcing the withdrawal.
“This situation makes players worried,” he added.
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The twice-postponed Thomas and Uber Cups, the men’s and women’s world team championships, will be the first international tournaments since the pandemic brought badminton to a halt in March.