Badminton








Badminton legend Lin to lead Chinese charge at Dutch Open

By James Crook

Two-time Olympic and five-time world champion Lin Dan will lead a Chinese delegation to the Dutch Open in October for the first time in 12 yearsAugust 27 - Two-time Olympic and five-time world champion Lin Dan will lead a Chinese delegation to the Dutch Open in October as badminton's favourite son looks to build on his recovery from the injury which restricted him to just two appearances since London 2012.





Thai badminton players banned for on-court brawl

By Gary Anderson

August 6 - TAHI BAD BRAWLThe Badminton World Federation (BWF) has handed out a two-year ban to Thai player Bodin Issara, while his former doubles partner Maneepong Jongjit received a three-month suspension following an on-court brawl between the pair at last month's Canada Open.