Beiwen makes stand - to skip continental meet and play mandatory ones only


Making a stand: USA’s Zhang Beiwen clears her second round in the Malaysian Open. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: American shuttler Zhang Beiwen has made it clear that starting this year, she will only compete in mandatory tournaments under Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour and will no longer participate in continental championship events.

Beiwen’s decision comes after she voiced her disappointment with the world body for not offering sufficient support during her battle with injuries.

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