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Thailand opt-out of Thomas and Uber Cup due to COVID issues

Thailand have been forced to pull out of next month's Thomas and Uber Cup Finals in Denmark due to

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NEW DELHI: Thailand have been forced to pull out of next month's Thomas and Uber Cup Finals in Denmark due to a combination of COVID-19 related issues and injuries, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) said on Monday. Thailand, who were placed in Group D of the men's Thomas Cup and Group C of the women's Uber Cup, are the third country to opt out after Chinese Taipei and Australia. "Badminton Association of Thailand cited special circumstances related to COVID-19 in addition to injuries to key players in making the decision," BWF said in a statement without elaborating on the issues. Agencies