On the evening of March 22, the Chinese Badminton Association announced through its public account that the withdrawal of the Swiss Badminton Open, which was unveiled on the same day, was because some athletes tested positive for the new crown and were in the factor of protecting the health of athletes, so they collectively withdrew from the event.
In 2022, the BWF fully resumed all competitions, in order to prepare for the Paris Olympic Games, increase the experience of athletes participating in the competition, and compete for points for the Tour, the Chinese badminton team set off from China to Europe at the beginning of this month, participated in the German Open in the first stop, won a good result of 2 gold and 3 silver, and then rushed to the All England Open. After two consecutive races, some team members have symptoms such as colds and fevers, and their competitive status and physical functions have declined.
The Chinese Badminton Association launched an emergency plan at the first time to provide full support and guarantee for the team from the aspects of medical treatment, psychology and life. In order to be responsible for the health of all participating athletes and staff, the Chinese Badminton Association made the decision to withdraw collectively from the Swiss Open. The Chinese Badminton Association said that in the international environment where the epidemic is still serious, the athletes of the Chinese badminton team abide by the professional spirit and face the difficulties, and the Chinese Badminton Association thanks every athlete for their efforts. After treatment and recovery adjustment, it is believed that the Chinese badminton team will return to the field in better shape, continue to work hard in the next international competitions, and jointly prepare for the Tangyou Cup event.
According to the news released by the BWF on the afternoon of March 22, a number of players withdrew from the 2022 Yonex Swiss Open due to infection with the new crown virus. Multiple players from multiple associations tested positive before and after arrival and were forced to withdraw from the tournament. The BWF said the Chinese Badminton Association reported some positive test results, as well as player injuries. Due to the health concerns of all participating players, the Chinese team decided to withdraw from the 2022 Yonex Swiss Open.
Earlier in the day, according to Zhang Jun, chairman of the Chinese Badminton Association who led the national featherweight expedition this time, the main reason for the Chinese team's withdrawal from the Swiss Open was that some members of the team had a cold and fever, and decided to withdraw from the competition for the sake of protecting the physical condition of the team members. Zhang Jun said that after withdrawing from the Swiss Open, the Chinese team will first rest and recover in Basel, Switzerland, where the competition is played. After that, some players will rush to South Korea to participate in the Korea Open and Korea Masters in April, while those who do not have the task of competing will go to the training camp in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and enter the preparation rhythm of the Tangyou Cup in May. At that time, some coaches and athletes who are currently training in China will also depart for Thailand to meet with the big troops to prepare for the Tangyou Cup.
Text/Beiqing Sports Liu Ailin