Following the escalation of the COVID-19 outbreak , the Badminton World Federation (BWF), in close consultation and consensus with Badminton Australia have taken the necessary step to cancel the CROWN GROUP Australian Open 2020.
Badminton Oceania Executive Board Member and Australian Open Event Director, Loke Poh Wong, says:
“While it is a disappointing outcome, safety will always be the priority and we fully support the decision to cancel this year’s CROWN GROUP Australian Open.”
“We look forward to welcoming all volunteers, players, staff and spectators back for an even bigger event in 2021″
