Xinhua News Agency, Kuala Lumpur, March 25 (Reporter Zhu Wei Wang Dawei) The Badminton World Federation announced on the 25th that Chinese men’s doubles players He Jiting, Tan Qiang, Li Junhui and Liu Yuchen played passively in the 2018 China (Fuzhou) Open, which violated the Badminton World Championships. In connection with the relevant code of conduct, the above-mentioned four athletes were suspended for three months.
The BWF stated that the relevant penalties will start on January 25, 2022, with a two-year suspension. If similar behavior occurs during this period, the suspension penalty will be implemented immediately. At the same time, all the prize money won by the above four players in the 2018 China (Fuzhou) Open was confiscated.
According to the procedure, the athlete has the right to appeal to the International Court of Arbitration for Sport within 21 days of being notified of the penalty decision.
The Badminton Association of China said on its official website on the 25th that it has received the BWF’s ruling that four Chinese men’s doubles athletes did not give their best in the 2018 China (Fuzhou) Open. The Chinese Badminton Association respected this result, obeyed the penalties for the players who violated the rules, and added internal punishments. In the future, the association will continue to strengthen the education and management of the team, carry out special learning, and ensure that the athletes cherish every opportunity to compete. (over)Return to Sohu, see more
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