Denmark’s Persson banned over betting violations


PETALING JAYA: Danish shuttler Joachim Persson has been suspended from all competitive tournaments for 18 months for code of conduct violations in relation to betting.

The 35-year-old ranked 350th in the world was also banned from performing any function in badminton such as administrative, coaching, officiating, or developmental functions for a period of 18 months and has also been ordered to pay costs of US$4,500 (RM18,244).

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