Teams from China and Hong Kong China have unfortunately been unable to participate in the Badminton Asia Team Championships 2020 in Manila, Philippines. The decision was made due to the 14-day quarantine period imposed by the Philippine government for athletes entering the country from China, Hong Kong China, and Macau China. This decision was made to prioritize the health and safety of the Philippine people, and all parties involved fully respect and support it.
The Badminton Asia (BA), Philippines Badminton Association (PBA), and the Badminton World Federation (BWF) have been working tirelessly to secure visa approvals for players and officials from these countries. However, due to the quarantine requirements, their participation was not possible.
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As a result, a redraw of the men’s team championships took place to accommodate the changes. The new groupings are as follows:
- Group A: Indonesia, Korea
- Group B: Japan, Thailand
- Group C: India, Malaysia, Kazakhstan
- Group D: Chinese Taipei, Singapore, Philippines
All four teams in Group A and Group B will progress automatically to the quarterfinals, while the top two teams from Group C and D will also qualify.
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BWF acknowledges the implications of the non-participation of China and Hong Kong China on team qualification for the TOTAL BWF Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2020, as well as individual ranking points for the Race to Tokyo Olympic qualification process. However, concrete decisions regarding these implications have not been made yet. BWF will continue to monitor the situation closely and work with Badminton Asia and all Member Associations to provide the necessary support and information to the affected parties.
In the interest of the health, safety, and wellbeing of the entire badminton community, it is important to prioritize these factors above all else.
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