BWF suspends US Open due to COVID-19 pandemic
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) on Tuesday suspended the US Open World Tour Super 300 tournament to be held in June due to the fast-spreading COVID-19 pandemic which has infected over 3 million people globally.
"The Badminton World Federation (BWF) can confirm the suspension of the YONEX US Open 2020 set to be held 23-28 June in Fullerton, California," the BWF said in a release.
"This decision was made in close consultation and consensus with USA Badminton.
"BWF accepts that all relevant health, safety and logistical risks have been considered by the tournament organisers."
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