NSTsports BAM's flagship event faces the chop
The flagship tournament of the BA of Malaysia is set to be held at Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil on March 31-April 4.
BAM secretary-general Datuk Kenny Goh said they are doing everything possible to ensure strict safety measures are in place for the Malaysia Open.“As far as the BAM are concerned, the tournament is still on. The organisers have pledged to refund ticket buyers if a decision is taken to bar spectators from the event.Denmark shuttler Hans Kristian Vittinghus, on Twitter, said: “It’s a very unfair playing field at the moment.
“I urge BWF and the continental federations to show strong leadership in this extraordinary situation and suspend all international badminton.”
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