The Badminton World Federation issued a statement Monday saying it had lifted a provisional suspension on the No. KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) " Former badminton world champion Ratchanok Intanon has been cleared of a doping breach and will be allowed to compete at the Olympics next month. The Post reported that the seven-member Thai badminton team along with staff will depart Bangkok for Rio de Janeiro on Aug 1. In the Thai capital Bangkok, Ratchanok broke down in tears as she spoke at a news conference held to announce the good news locally. 4-ranked Ratchanok, allowing Thailand's Olympic medal hopeful to return to competition immediately.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 18, 2016 04:12 UTC