Chinese badminton team withdraws from Swiss Open
The Swiss Badminton Open kicked off today. In the routine nucleic acid test before the start, some players of the Chinese badminton team tested positive. For the sake of protecting the health of athletes, the Chinese Badminton Association has decided that the Chinese badminton team will withdraw from the Swiss Open.
In 2022, the BWF will fully resume all competitions. In order to prepare for the Paris Olympics, increase the experience of athletes, and compete for tour points, the Chinese badminton team set off from China to Europe earlier this month, and participated in the German Open in the first stop. After winning 2 golds and 3 silvers, he went to the All England Open. After two consecutive competitions, some team members developed symptoms such as colds and fever, and their competitive state and physical function declined.
The Chinese Badminton Association launched the emergency plan immediately, and will provide full support and guarantee for the team from medical, psychological, life and other aspects. In order to be responsible for the health of all participating athletes and staff, the Chinese Badminton Association has made a collective decision to withdraw from the Swiss Open.
In the international environment where the epidemic is still serious, the athletes of the Chinese badminton team abide by their professionalism and face difficulties. The Chinese Badminton Association thanks every athlete for their contributions. After treatment, recovery and adjustment, it is believed that the Chinese badminton team will return to the field in a better state, continue to work hard in the next international events, and jointly prepare for the Tongyou Cup.