Former national players have mixed feelings after badminton dropped from Commonwealth Games

By R. KIRUBASHINI

PETALING JAYA: The decision to drop badminton from the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland has elicited mixed reactions from two former national players.

Datuk James Selvaraj, who had been part of the Games as a player, coach and official, was sad to see the sport excluded.

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