BWF Says The Decision To Force Indonesia To Withdraw From All England Is Unchanged

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JAKARTA - The Indonesian badminton national team was forced to withdraw from All England in 2021. During a flight from Istanbul to Birmingham last Saturday, one of the passengers tested positive for COVID-19.

According to Indonesian team manager Ricky Soebagdja, according to British government regulations, if you are on the same plane as a person who is positive for COVID-19, you are required to undergo isolation for 10 days.

That way, the Indonesian team was forced to resign and carry out isolation until March 23, 2021, at the Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Center, starting 10 days from the team's arrival to Birmingham on Saturday, March 13.

All Indonesian 🇮🇩 players have been withdrawn from the @YonexAllEngland. A person traveling on their inboard flight has tested positive for #COVID19, with all personnel to self-isolate for 10 days. #HSBCbadminton #BWFWorldTour #AllEngland2021 https://t.co/4ozrtdyyDf

- BWF (@bwfmedia) March 17, 2021

"This is an extremely painful and disappointing incident for all of us", said Ricky in an official statement from the Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI) received by Antara in Jakarta, Thursday.

The World Badminton Federation (BWF), through their official website, said that BWF and Badminton England had contacted a number of players and members of the Indonesian badminton team.

Based on the Test and Trace or tests and tracing from the National Health Service (NHS), the Indonesian team is required to isolate themselves as soon as possible.

In accordance with UK Government requirements, the entire team will self-isolate for 10 days from the date of flight of entry after someone who is on the same plane as the Indonesian team tests positive for COVID-19.

Players and team members from 🇮🇩 were contacted by UK Government's National Health Service (NHS) Test and Trace service and are required to self-isolate in accordance with UK Government requirements. #HSBCbadminton #BWFWorldTour #AllEngland2021

- BWF (@bwfmedia) March 18, 2021

All Indonesian players will not be able to compete in the current or future tournament rounds and have therefore been withdrawn from the YONEX All England Open 2021.

"While we regret these unfortunate consequences, BWF and Badminton England will continue to follow all protocols required by the UK Government and local health authorities to ensure the safety of all participants", wrote BWF.

BWF stated, all results and match schedules to date will remain valid and the draw will remain unchanged. All opponents scheduled for the next round will be awarded a walkover.