The males’s singles ultimate of the Syed Modi India International badminton event right here on Sunday was declared as a ‘No Match’ after one of many finalists examined optimistic for Covid-19.
The males’s singles ultimate of the #SyedModi2022 has been declared a ‘No Match’ with one of many finalists testing optimistic for COVID-19. More 👇#BWFWorldTour https://t.co/gJduiqllGI
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The all-French conflict was scheduled between Arnaud Merkle and Lucas Claerbout.
“The men’s singles final of the Syed Modi India International 2022 has been declared a ‘No Match’. BWF can confirm one of the finalists tested positive for COVID-19 this morning,” the Badminton World Federation mentioned in an announcement.
“The other finalist is deemed a close contact and has also been withdrawn. Details on winner status, world ranking points and prize money will be revealed in due course. Today’s other four finals will go ahead as scheduled,” the BWF added.
Top seed P V Sindhu will play within the ladies’s singles ultimate towards fellow Indian Malvika Bansod later within the day.