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Shuttlers from China pull out of Spain Masters over coronavirus outbreak

The situation surrounding coronavirus has meant that all the Chinese players have pulled out of the upcoming Spain Masters.

Published: 14th February 2020 10:40 AM  |   Last Updated: 14th February 2020 10:40 AM   |  A+A A-

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By Express News Service

CHENNAI: The situation surrounding coronavirus has meant that all the Chinese players have pulled out of the upcoming Spain Masters, a World Tour 300 badminton event.

“The Chinese contingent has already pulled out of the Spanish Masters,” a BWF statement said.

“Chinese Badminton Association (CBA) took their own preventive measures by withdrawing players from several international tournaments — the Austrian Open (Feb 19-22), Spain Masters (Feb 18-23) and Dutch Junior International (Feb 26-March 1).”