BWF to monitor suspicious withdrawals
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LONDON: Eyebrows were raised when Xu Chen-Ma Jin conceded a walkover to Zhang Nan-Zhao Yunlei in an all-China mixed doubles semi-final match during the World Championships.
It was later proven that Ma Jin was really injured but from now onwards, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) will use measures that they have come out with during their executive board meeting to monitor withdrawals and walkovers between players from the same country.
The BWF said that they would conduct special assessment for any main draw matches between players from the same country by the tournament referee and other BWF officials and it would all be recorded on tape.
This is to ensure that there would be necessary documentation on hand if any irregularities are suspected.
BWF’s chief operation officer (COO) Thomas Lund also said that a local doctor would be appointed to diagnose and certify whether the players are fit or unfit to compete.
If there were evidences found of any regularities, Lund said: “The matter will be treated with the utmost gravity by the BWF and severe penalities will be imposed.”
The BWF hope that the players would exercise the highest level of professionalism to protect the interests of the viewing public.
For the record, Zhang Nan-Zhao Yunlei went on to beat Chris Adcock-Imogen Bankier of England and Scotland in the final on Sunday.
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