The COVID-19 pandemic continued to have an effect on the Yonex-Sunrise India Open badminton match, with two gamers being pulled out of the principle draw forward of the combined doubles semi-final right here on Saturday.
Second-seeded Russian combined doubles participant Rodion Alimov examined constructive for the virus and $400,000 was withdrawn from the match.
His combined doubles accomplice Alina Davletova was additionally withdrawn after being recognized as a detailed contact.
Indonesian pair of Yong Kai Terry Hee and Wei Han Tan made it to the combined doubles closing after a walkover.
The world governing physique BWF stated in an announcement, “The Badminton World Federation (BWF) can confirm that a player from the current draw has tested positive for COVID-19 and has been withdrawn from the Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2022.” Has gone.”
“The participant returned a constructive consequence for a compulsory RT-PCR take a look at performed on Friday. His doubles accomplice has been recognized as a detailed contact and has additionally been dropped from the match. Their opponents will likely be given a walkover for the ultimate.” On Wednesday, seven Indian shuttlers, together with World Championships silver medalist Kidambi Srikanth, had been withdrawn from the occasion after testing constructive for the virus.
Apart from Srikanth, Ashwini Ponnappa, Ritika Rahul Thakar, Tarissa Jolly, Mithun Manjunath, Simran Aman Singh and Khushi Gupta withdrew.
Earlier, India’s B Sai Praneeth, 2019 World Championships bronze medalists, double specialists Manu Attri and Dhruv Rawat had examined constructive and had been dominated out earlier than the beginning of the match.
The complete England badminton contingent additionally withdrew forward of the Super 500 occasion after the nation’s doubles specialist Sean Wendy and coach Nathan Robertson examined constructive for the virus.
Organized by the Badminton Association of India, the 2022 version of the India Open is being held behind closed doorways on the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall of the Indira Gandhi Stadium.
As per the COVID-19 protocol, all of the collaborating gamers are being examined day by day outdoors the lodge and stadium.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
