PETALING JAYA: The unrest in the Middle East has begun to affect several players who are en route to Birmingham for the All-England, which begins today.
As a result, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) are on high alert and prepared for all possibilities, including revising the competition schedule if any players are stranded.
The move is part of proactive measures taken by the governing body to ensure the safety and welfare of players and coaches amid the ongoing turmoil in the region.
“The Badminton World Federation (BWF) and Badminton England are closely monitoring the travel challenges arising from the ongoing geopolitical situation in the Middle East. We remain in regular contact with teams and players whose journeys to Birmingham for the All-England may be affected.
“The safety and wellbeing of all athletes, officials and support personnel remain our highest priority. BWF are working with the tournament organisers and national associations to assess travel conditions, while our operations teams maintain real time oversight of the situation and stand ready to assist delegations experiencing delays or route changes.
“This includes reviewing and preparing potential contingencies within the competition schedule should any players experience delayed arrival.
“We will continue to share updates as the situation evolves and more information becomes available,” said BWF in an official statement.
Among those affected is 2019 world champion P. V. Sindhu, who is stranded at Dubai International Airport with her coach.
