Thailand withdraws from Thomas and Uber Cups

Thai bminton federation says it has withdrawn from Thomas and Uber Cups after high-profile players pulled out because of concerns regarding COVID-19.

federation says absences of former world champion Ratchak Intan, . 3-ranked mixed doubles pair Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai and ors meant country couldn't field a team in Oct. 3-11 world teams event in Denmark.

Thailand bminton federation president Khunying Patama Leeswtrakul says player safety and health has always been our priority concern. We respect players' decision.

Bminton World Federation said last month Thomas and Uber Cup Finals would go ahe in Aarhus, Denmark, despite an overhaul of tournament calendar following shuttering of international competition during coronavirus pandemic.

BWF said international participants would t be required to undergo quarantine upon arrival in Denmark provided y h a negative COVID-19 test and appropriate travel documents. 

Im credits: AP