Singapore's Loh hits out at BWF officiating


Singapore's Loh Kean Yew in action during his quarter-final match against Canada's Victor Lai at the World Championships. - AFP

PETALING JAYA: The issue of poor officiating continues to plague the Badminton World Federation (BWF), with Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew the latest to voice his frustration after a controversial umpire call during his World Championships quarter-final match in Paris on Friday (Aug 29).

Kean Yew was up against rising Canadian shuttler Victor Lai when drama unfolded in the second game. During a rally, Victor executed a smash and then fell over into Kean Yew’s side of the court.

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