PETALING JAYA: The participation of 19 Indian shuttlers in the Malaysian Open from May 25-30 is in limbo following the Malaysian government’s decision to temporarily bar flights and travellers, to and from India, starting today. The women’s singles competition could also see reigning world champion P.V. There are also 10 doubles shuttlers bound for the Malaysian Open accounting for three main draw berths in the men’s doubles and two each in the women’s doubles and mixed doubles. In the singles competition, a country can qualify a maximum of two shuttlers if both are in the top 16. Saina sits 22nd in the women’s singles Olympic ranking while Sindhu is a shoo-in at seventh.

Source: The Star April 27, 2021 22:37 UTC